Upsets Abound as 2025 WTA Finals Heat Up in Riyadh
The 2025 WTA Finals began with unexpected losses for two of the world's top women's tennis players.
World No. 5 Jessica Pegula defeated reigning champion No. 2 Iga Świątek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, marking a significant upset.
"Coco is a great champion, great competitor, good friend, so it's always tough playing her,"
Pegula said, adding "I don't think there's any secrets with this group of girls here."
- Jessica Pegula took down Iga Świątek.
- Rybakina continued the streak of WTA Finals upsets by defeating Świątek.
Rybakina won 12 out of the last 13 games, humbling the 2025 Wimbledon champion.
Author's summary: Upsets mark the 2025 WTA Finals.