Upsets Abound as 2025 WTA Finals Heat Up in Riyadh
The 2025 WTA Finals have begun with surprising upsets, as two of the world's top women's tennis stars faltered at the end-of-season tournament.
World No. 5 Jessica Pegula took down reigning champion No. 2 Iga Świątek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, opening Monday's action at the eight-player, season-ending tennis tournament.
Additionally, Gauff struggled with her serve, hitting 17 double faults, including three consecutive misses, en route to the second-set tiebreak.
"Coco is a great champion, great competitor, good friend, so it's always tough playing her,"
"I don't think there's any secrets with this group of girls here."
Rybakina continued the streak of WTA Finals upsets by storming past Świątek on Monday morning, winning 12 out of the last 13 games to humble the 2025 Wimbledon champ.
Author's summary: Upsets dominate the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh.
- Jessica Pegula defeats Iga Świątek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0
- Rybakina storms past Świątek, winning 12 out of the last 13 games
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