Elena Rybakina has played down any suggestion of a feud with Aryna Sabalenka after clinching her first WTA Finals title with a commanding victory over the world No. 1.
Aryna Sabalenka is already casting her eye towards the 2026 season as she prepares to launch her campaign at the Brisbane International.
Elena Rybakina secured a historic payday in women's tennis by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the WTA Finals.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will face off in the WTA Finals deciding match on Saturday after thrilling semi-final victories.
Top seed Aryana Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula join Elena Rybakina and Amanda Anisimova in the final four of the ongoing WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
For the second year in a row, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek have failed to meet the WTA's minimum requirement for participation in WTA 500 events - and once again, it has resulted in penalties.