WTA Finals tennis: Anisimova sends Swiatek out; Rybakina beats Alexandrova – as it happened

<p>Amanda Anisimova came back from a set down to advance to the semi-finals and eliminate Iga Swiatek</p><p><strong>Alexandrova 3-3 Rybakina* (* denotes server): </strong>Rybakina sends down a blistering serve to Alexandrova’s backhand; it’s not one for returning. At 30-all, Alexandrova returns with a stonking forehand winner: break point. Rybakina’s whippy backhand makes it deuce … and she saves another break point to hold.</p><p><strong>*Alexandrova 3-2 Rybakina (* denotes server): </strong>Rybakina attacks Alexandrova’s second serve, coming inside to hit a deep forehand return that makes it 15-30. The former steps into a backhand winner to make it 30-40, but Alexandrova resists, closing the game with an ace.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/nov/05/wta-finals-tennis-elena-rybakina-v-ekaterina-alexandrova-iga-swiatek-v-amanda-anisimova-live">Continue reading...</a>