Purple group

King Saud University Arena: China’s rising star Zheng Qinwen triumphed over a struggling Elena Rybakina, securing a 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-1 victory in an intense showdown at the WTA Finals.

With both players entering their second round-robin match in the Purple Group with 0-1 records, the clash marked a critical turning point in each player's WTA Finals campaign.