From UBITENNIS · Tony Fairbairn · · 40s
Elena Rybakina One Win From Year-End No. 1
Elena Rybakina needs one win in Tokyo to claim year-end world number one ranking.
In brief
Elena Rybakina needs one win in Tokyo to claim year-end world number one ranking. Elena Rybakina is one victory away from year-end world number one after winning Ningbo. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Rybakina's Path to No. 1
Elena Rybakina is one victory away from year-end world number one ranking after winning Ningbo.
Ningbo Title Boost
Rybakina defeated Leylah Fernandez in Ningbo final to claim title and boost year-end ranking hopes.
Tokyo Challenge
Rybakina gets bye in Tokyo before facing Yulia Putintseva or Maria Sakkari in first round.
Alternative Path
If Rybakina loses Tokyo, she can still reach year-end number one via WTA Finals in Indian Wells.
What to remember
Elena Rybakina is one victory away from year-end world number one after winning Ningbo.
