Upsets Abound as 2025 WTA Finals Heat Up in Riyadh
The 2025 WTA Finals have begun with upsets, as two of the world's top women's tennis stars have faltered at the end-of-season tournament.
World No. 5 Jessica Pegula took down reigning champion No. 2 Iga Świątek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, while Gauff struggled with her serve, hitting 17 double faults in a match.
"Coco is a great champion, great competitor, good friend, so it's always tough playing her,"
Pegula said afterwards, adding "I don't think there's any secrets with this group of girls here."
- Rybakina continued the streak of WTA Finals upsets by storming past Świątek on Monday morning.
- Rybakina won 12 out of the last 13 games to humble the 2025 Wimbledon champ after Świątek cruised past No.
Author's summary: Upsets occur at 2025 WTA Finals.