WTA Finals: Sabalenka Overpowers Paolini in Her Debut in Riyadh

le 02/11/2025 à 15h42

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In Riyadh, Aryna Sabalenka started the WTA Finals as she has played all year: with authority.

The world No. 1 swept aside Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-1, securing a successful start in this 2025 edition of the WTA Finals. And with this victory, the Belarusian has reached 60 wins in 2025. But even more impressive: this is already her 52nd career win against a top 10 player.

Facing Paolini, the 2024 Roland-Garros finalist, Sabalenka dominated every rally, imposing her rhythm from the opening games. An important victory, then, and her fifth consecutive win against the Italian.

Never troubled, the Belarusian showcased her power while displaying great composure. In Riyadh, she already looks ready to go after the title that has typically eluded her.

1e, 10870 points

8e, 4325 points

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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