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A Perfect Group Stage Sweep in Saudi Arabia 🏆

Elena Rybakina continued her stunning run at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, completing a clean sweep of the Serena Williams Group with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova. The Kazakh star, seeded sixth, had already secured her semi-final place earlier in the week but showed no signs of slowing down.

Fans tuning in through Seamless Streaming platforms witnessed Rybakina’s focus and power in real time, as she made quick work of her late substitute opponent. Originally scheduled to face Madison Keys, who withdrew due to illness, Rybakina instead took on Alexandrova—the second alternate—who was called up just hours before the match.

Despite the sudden change, Rybakina remained composed, extending her flawless record in the group and proving why she’s one of the most consistent performers on the WTA Tour this season.

Calm, Confident, and in Control 🎯

Rybakina’s rhythm was clear from the start. Even with her serving shoulder taped, she served with precision, earning an early break to go up 5-4 in the first set before sealing it with ease. The second set followed a similar pattern as Rybakina’s relentless groundstrokes forced Alexandrova into repeated errors.

The Russian, who enjoyed a breakout year after cracking the world’s top 10 in October, fought hard but couldn’t convert her chances—missing three break points early on and failing to capitalize on a brief surge late in the match.

Rybakina’s poise under pressure was unmistakable. Fans on Express Stream praised her composed energy, noting how she turned defense into offense with clinical efficiency. Her ability to stay sharp in key moments is what’s setting her apart in this high-stakes tournament.

A Statement Before the Semi-Finals 💪

This victory capped off a dominant group-stage campaign for Rybakina, who earlier defeated Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek, the world number two. Her win over Swiatek on Monday—her first in five meetings this year—was especially significant, marking her breakthrough moment in Riyadh.

Speaking courtside, Rybakina said, “Every match I play I want to win. Each one gives me confidence. Hopefully, I can continue.” Her focus now turns to the semi-finals, where she’ll be aiming to ride this Seamless Streaming momentum all the way to the title.

Elsewhere, Anisimova and Swiatek were set to face off for the second qualification spot from the Serena Williams Group, while Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula remained in contention in the Stefanie Graf Group.

Doubles Delight and Dynamic Matchups Ahead 🎾

In doubles action, 2022 champions Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens confirmed their place in the semi-finals after a dominant 6-3, 6-3 win over Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani. They joined Hsieh Su-Wei and Jelena Ostapenko from the Martina Navratilova Group to complete the semifinal lineup.

With £12 million ($15.5 million) in prize money on the line, the competition in Riyadh has been fierce. And thanks to Express Stream and Seamless Streaming coverage, tennis fans everywhere have had front-row access to every ace, rally, and roar from the desert courts.

Rybakina’s Riyadh Rhythm 🌍

Though she didn’t go deep in any Grand Slam this year, Rybakina’s WTA Finals form shows she’s ending the season strong. Her power game, matched with a cool, tactical mindset, is peaking just in time.

As she looks ahead to the semi-finals, one thing’s certain—Elena Rybakina is sending a message to the tennis world: consistency, composure, and confidence can carry you to greatness. And for everyone watching through Seamless Streaming and Express Stream, it’s been a masterclass in focus, patience, and precision. 💫