Aryna Sabalenka, ranked world number one, reached the WTA Finals final for the first time in three years after defeating Amanda Anisimova in a three-set semi-final, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, in Riyadh. Sabalenka's intense match lasted over two hours, with her emphasizing the quality and effort from both players. She will face Elena Rybakina, a first-time finalist, who advanced after coming from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion from Kazakhstan, has won all four matches this week and is known for her powerful serve, having served 503 aces this year, the most on the WTA Tour. Sabalenka described her semi-final as a great preparation for the final, highlighting the high level of competition and her readiness to fight for the trophy. The final promises to be a powerful contest, with Sabalenka aiming to secure her season's end victory and Rybakina seeking her first WTA Finals title.