"Sabalenka leads the head-to-head with Rybakina 8-5; the former triumphed in straight sets when they met at Wuhan last month. It's a fitting climax. The two players have come through the tournament unbeaten, battling through three sets in the semis. For Aryna Sabalenka this could be a wonderful way to wrap up a blistering year: one of three grand slam finals, another US Open title and her place secure as the world No 1."
"another US Open title and her place secure as the world No 1. Elena Rybakina, however, has found some serious form. Her title in Ningbo last month has been backed up by wins against Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova in Riyadh. This is her chance to get back at the player who denied her an Australian Open triumph in 2023. We'll get going at 4pm GMT."
Aryna Sabalenka leads the head-to-head with Elena Rybakina 8-5 after a straight-sets win in Wuhan last month. Both players reached the final unbeaten and played three-set semi-finals. Sabalenka can cap a strong season that includes three Grand Slam finals, a US Open title, and the world No 1 ranking. Elena Rybakina won in Ningbo last month and followed that with victories over Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova in Riyadh. Rybakina aims for revenge after being denied the 2023 Australian Open title. The final is scheduled to start at 4pm GMT.
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