Rybakina Conquers Ningbo Open and Secures Tenth WTA Title
NINGBO, China – Elena Rybakina showcased her power by coming back from a set down to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Ningbo Open final. The final score was 3-6, 6-0, 6-2, thus securing her tenth WTA title. The tennis player, seeded number three, had a challenging start, yielding to her Russian opponent. However, Rybakina reacted with determination, dominating the second set and consolidating her victory. Rybakina hit 11 aces and won nine consecutive games, demonstrating her superiority on the court.This triumph represents Rybakina’s second title of the year, consolidating her position on the circuit. This success propels the Kazakh player in her quest for a place in the WTA Finals, which will be held in Riyadh in November. For Alexandrova, this final marks her third consecutive defeat in a WTA 500 final. Rybakina also congratulated Alexandrova on her outstanding week and season.“Thank you very much to my team for always pushing me to be better. Especially at the end of the season, it’s not easy, but without you I wouldn’t be here,” Rybakina expressed.
Elena Rybakina
