2025 WTA Finals: Upsets Abound in Riyadh
The 2025 WTA Finals have begun with significant upsets, as top women's tennis stars have struggled in the end-of-season tournament.
World No. 5 Jessica Pegula defeated reigning champion No. 2 Iga Świątek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, marking a notable upset on Monday.
Coco Gauff's serve struggles were evident on Sunday, with 17 double faults, including three consecutive misses, leading to a second-set tiebreak.
"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 continued the streak of upsets by defeating Świątek on Monday morning.
- Rybakina won 12 out of the last 13 games, humbling the 2025 Wimbledon champion.
Author's summary: Upsets dominate the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh.