The 2025 WTA Finals have opened with 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, while Rybakina also stormed past Świątek, winning 12 out of the last 13 games.
"Coco is a great champion, great competitor, good friend, so it's always tough playing her,"
Pegula said afterwards. "I don't think there's any secrets with this group of girls here."
Author's summary: Upsets dominate the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh.