2025 WTA Finals: Upsets Abound in Riyadh
The 2025 WTA Finals have begun with a series of upsets, as top women's tennis stars faltered in the end-of-season tournament.
World No. 5 Jessica Pegula defeated reigning champion No. 2 Iga Świątek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 on Monday.
- Pegula's win marked a significant upset in the tournament.
- Świątek's loss was followed by another upset, as Rybakina won 12 out of the last 13 games against her.
"Coco is a great champion, great competitor, good friend, so it's always tough playing her,"
Pegula said after the match. "I don't think there's any secrets with this group of girls here."
Rybakina's win continued the streak of upsets, humbling the 2025 Wimbledon champion.
Author's summary: Upsets dominate the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh.