Rybakina brushes aside Fernandez to retain Ningbo crown
Elena Rybakina clinched a thrilling victory over newcomer Leylah Fernandez in the Ningbo Open final on Sunday, securing her second title this season and solidifying her position as the world's top-ranked player ahead of the upcoming WTA Finals. The Kazakh tennis star dominated the match, winning 6-2, 6-2, with the Canadian unseeded Fernandez showing a strong start in the second set, only to be outmaneuvered by Rybakina's powerful play.
The 27-year-old Rybakina, who had faced setbacks in previous tournaments, now looks set to defend her title at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo before the season finale in Indian Wells from November 8.
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