Elena Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek in Riyadh, coming back from a first-set loss to win 3-6, 6-1, 6-0.
Rybakina, the sixth seed, snapped a four-match losing streak against Swiatek, proving her worth among the elite.
Swiatek started strong, dictating play early with precise groundstrokes and sharp returns that kept Rybakina on the back foot.
Rybakina moved to 2-0 at this year's WTA Finals, despite being the last player to secure her spot in Riyadh.
Author's summary: Rybakina defeats Swiatek in Riyadh.