With six qualifying singles matches decided, three players are vying for the final two singles spots at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh: Mirra Andreeva, Jasmine Paolini and Elena Rybakina.
Andreeva’s opening loss to Zhu Lin opened the door for Paolini and Rybakina, and both took advantage on Thursday.
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Andreeva lost her opener in Ningbo, but she could still qualify this week if Rybakina loses one of her first two matches. Rybakina beat Dayana Yastremska 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 on Thursday and will face Ajla Tomljanovic in the quarter-finals. Rybakina cannot add points until she reaches the semifinals.
But Jasmine Paolini can — and did — on Thursday. The Italian got past Veronika Kudermetova 6-2 7-5 to set up a quarter-final with Belinda Bencic.
If Paolini and Rybakina make it through, they will meet in the semifinals.
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- 7. Andreeva 4319
- 8. Paolini 4190
- 9. Rybakina 3913 (will not change with win on Thursday) 10. Alexandrova 3158 (will not change with win on Thursday)
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