Elena Rybakina additionally cashed large on her WTA Finals triumph because the Kazakh tennis star pocketed an enormous $5.2 million event prize cash in Riyadh.
After failing to make it previous the WTA Finals group stage in 2023 and 2024, Rybakina was completely sensible at this yr's season-ending event version and went an ideal 5-0 en path to accumulating the primary glory. For simply showing in Riyadh, the 26-year-old earned $335k – additionally $335k for every group-stage win – after which an extra $2.5 million for going all the way in which.
On the opposite facet, Sabalenka additionally collected some good cash regardless of falling brief within the last. The Belarusian additionally entered the ultimate undefeated in Riyadh and she or he went residence with a $2.6 million prize.
Going into the WTA Finals, Rybakina had simply over $19 million in profession prize cash. Now, that sum stands at over $24 million.
Rybakina feedback on finishing an ideal 5-0 document on the WTA Finals
“Yeah, I can’t imagine it. It’s an unbelievable achievement, and I’m so proud of the way in which I performed right here, the way in which I stayed centered,” the 26-year-old stated on Sky Sports activities.
“It’s the highest eight—so the very best gamers annually. Every match was very tough, and I managed to win all of them. It provides me a lot motivation. I’m already wanting ahead to the remainder, however after all, to enhance and are available sturdy for the subsequent season. I didn’t know if I might preserve this degree. I’m very happy with what we did with the workforce. I stayed centered from every match until the top. It’s an incredible achievement for me to remain so steady for the entire event.”
For Rybakina, this was her eleventh title and the largest one since 2022 Wimbledon.
Rybakina additionally gained 1,500 rating factors for successful the WTA Finals and she is going to enter the 2026 season ranked at No. 5 on the planet.
