WTA Finals 2024 Women’s Singles RR: Jasmine Paolini vs. Elena Rybakina preview, prediction, and live stream details
Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini last met in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros in June earlier this year.
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Jasmine Paolini and Elena Rybakina (Via Imago)
The second match on the opening day of the WTA Finals in Riyadh will feature Elena Rybakina facing Jasmine Paolini. Rybakina is making her second appearance at the WTA Finals, while Paolini is competing for the first time.
Rybakina’s debut at the WTA Finals last year was disappointing. The fifth seed was eliminated in the round-robin stage, managing only one win against Maria Sakkari. Meanwhile, Paolini hasn’t made many headlines on the WTA Tour recently, but she has done enough to earn her place among the final eight.
Jasmine Paolini vs. Elena Rybakina: Match Details
- Tournament: WTA Finals 2024
- Match: Jasmine Paolini vs. Elena Rybakina
- Date: November 2, 2024
- Venue: King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh
- Round: Round-Robin
- Time: TBD
- Surface: Indoor Hard Court
Jasmine Paolini vs. Elena Rybakina: Match Preview
Elena Rybakina was last seen on the court during her first-round win at the US Open against Destanee Aiava. The Wimbledon semifinalist withdrew from the tournament a day after this victory, which has been a recurring theme in her 2024 season. However, a more significant storyline emerged afterwards.
Rybakina has also parted ways with her longtime coach, Stefano Vukov, who has faced considerable criticism from the tennis community. Some journalists and insiders revealed that the fifth seed had fallen into depression due to constant pressure from Vukov, and she needed time away from the court.
On the other hand, Jasmine Paolini has performed well in reaching the latter stages of tournaments. However, she has yet to win a major title. Her standout moments came during the summer when she made the finals of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, which effectively secured her spot at the WTA Finals.
Jasmine Paolini vs. Elena Rybakina: Match Prediction
Jasmine Paolini and Elena Rybakina have split their four career meetings. Their last two matches were high-quality encounters, with the most recent one at Roland Garros going Paolini’s way after a three-set thriller.
Rybakina won their quarterfinal match in Stuttgart, also in three sets. However, both of those matches were on clay, and an indoor hard court surface presents a completely different challenge.
Rybakina has had more recent success on hard courts compared to Paolini. However, her mental readiness will be more crucial than her past achievements, as she is returning to competition after a two-month break. As a result, such a high-profile match could be too early for her.
Match Predictions: Jasmine Paolini in two sets
Jasmine Paolini vs. Elena Rybakina: Live Stream Details
- USA – Tennis Channel
- UK – Sky UK
- Canada – TSN
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Belgium – Telenet, BeTV
- Brazil – ESPN Brazil
- India: Tennis TV
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