Ningbo, China — Elena Rybakina rallied from a set all the way down to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-0, 6-2 in Sunday’s Ningbo Open ultimate to win her tenth WTA title.
Rybakina, the third seed, obtained off to a gradual begin, falling behind her Russian opponent with 4 wins and 1 loss within the opening match. She bounced again in her second match, dominating her fourth-seeded opponent, successful 9 straight and hitting 11 aces.
“I am actually grateful to my staff for all the time pushing me to be higher,” she stated. “It is not straightforward, particularly on the finish of the season, however I would not be right here with out you.”
It was Rybakina’s second title of the yr.
The Kazakh participant has proven speedy enchancment within the ultimate phases of the season and is vying for a spot within the season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh in November.
It was Alexandrova’s third straight loss in a WTA 500 ultimate.
Rybakina stated: “I wish to congratulate Ekaterina for an incredible week and an incredible season to date.”
