Elena Rybakina vs. Zheng Qinwen | 2024 WTA Finals Riyadh Group Stage | Match Highlights

[@QT3141]

It was a great match from Zheng. Even though Ryba lost I'm glad to see her playing and giving pretty good effort for the first 2 sets. I hope next year she comes back as strong as ever ❤

[@peterk5981]

These two players are very likeable, humble, hard working, with great potential, although Rybakina already achieved great success, both hopefully will do great in the future.

[@user-hm8nb5jr3w]

Zheng works so hard. To better prepare for WTA finals, she still played in Japan two weeks before this week, and won a title there. She didn't need to play there after she was qualified.

[@einarsd4]

Zheng would have lost this match if this umpire had brains and eyes, but this umpire didn't have neither eyes nor brains.

[@MicheleKennedySoprano]

Love the intelligence and steadiness of Zheng’s game - so graceful, too. Brava!!

[@sunsetblvd24]

I love both players. They don’t shout or grunt

[@johnmaer]

What you say is that neither tries to cheat or influence or distract their opponent, which is sanctioned implicitly by their union and the WTA and each tournament sponsor/administrator.......very refreshing and indeed, something to give the thumbs up to. I hate a sport that tolerates unfair advantages and cheating.....

[@MrYamce]

@@johnmaeryou mean Sabalenka?? She always does

[@jan1an]

@@MrYamce It would be many slam winners both past and present actually...Sabalenka, Sharapova, Seles, Azarenka, Serena in many of her matches etc. Other players like Jankovic, Dementieva and Radwanska even criticised Sharapova for her grunting. Those were the days when WTA players were more outspoken than now.

[@张三四-r1c]

​@@jan1anPerhaps they didn't do it intentionally, but their extremely loud shouting can greatly affect the player's focused hitting state, but the rules do not prohibit this behavior, so it can also be considered an invisible attack weapon……😂😂

[@johnmaer]

@@MrYamce Yes, Arnie does almost scream every serve as instructed by her Russian boy entourage in the coaches boxes......just like Mommie Azarenka and all the other Russian trolls and many other WTA celebs..... it is disgusting and destroys the perception of an impartial sport. It's almost as bad as the WTA celebs that play the victim-minority-lifestyle and similar cards to protest or whine about this, that and the other. Gauff, Kasatkina, Collins, Swiatek, Radacanu, Fernandez et al. It is part and parcel of our Woke Leftist culture in the US, Europe, Australia, etc.

[@leol.6679]

Two most adorable ladies ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 plus Muchova and Jasmine, they r truely golden girls of WTA ❤❤

[@render4dcafe]

Wow, Zheng has noticeably improved her backhand slice.

[@StanEsquibel.]

Elena still not moving right , like she used to , Zheng keeps getting better and better !

[@mikebikekite1]

Two of the most elegant young ladies in tennis. At least I don't have to turn the sound off like I do with Ostapenko and Sabalenka.

[@jf2602]

WHAA-HEE!!

[@longcimb]

Ha ha ha

[@MissTurandot1]

Zheng is not elegant. Very rude, without education.

[@erniehendry3907]

@@MissTurandot1you’re not elegant

[@ShindouShodan]

@@MissTurandot1 Only to the eyes of the unrefined.

[@kevinang5836]

so many contenders for Slams now...exciting times ahead...

[@black.cake1]

Especially with xheng losing every final shes even been in 😂

[@AlbertFernando-mt7tq]

At least she won Olympics hahaha but not a fan of her hahaha

[@andrewqiao4398]

@@black.cake1she’s 5-4 in tour level final

[@ihavegymnastics]

Er, Saby, and, hmmm.... No one else.

[@boringlifeofateen]

@@black.cake1 Didn’t she just win in Tokyo a few weeks ago?

[@andrewmark2783]

It's amazing how Zheng can create an angle winner from the forehand when a meter or so behind the baseline.

[@gablan1468]

Rybakina hits the ball so effortlessly. Gosh, I love her so much.

[@johnmaer]

It's interesting you say that, because IMHO, both ladies, women, girls, madames, whatever the appropriate Leftist or Woke psychobabble dispensers are requiring these days, have among the most exquisite and physique appropriate bodies for a complete women's tennis game, with power/strength, agility, speed, baseline and net coverage, total ground game, among its virtues. Not too short, not too tall, not too heavy, and very limber, weight trained and cardio enhanced bodies.....so many of these girls have organic or genetic ceilings on what they can achieve based on their body type, genetics, what weight they carry, where they carry it, etc. I love both girls, women, ladies, non binaries, etc. Lovely, lovely and beautiful to watch in action, no? Very graceful, smooth motion, kick serves, incredibly stoic demeanor, never know what they are thinking, what they are emoting, etc. I'll tender my employment application herein to be their ball boy, towel girl, physical therapist, masseur or masseuse.....whatever they need....lol.

[@CertifiedCruella]

Zheng beats her

[@zweigackroyd7301]

@@CertifiedCruella Wow, you're brilliant! Did you figure that out on your own?

[@CertifiedCruella]

@@zweigackroyd7301 zheng beats her 🇨🇳 🇨🇳 🇨🇳 😋😋😋

[@dans459]

Yes, me too, I think she needs only to improve her fitness, i notice in long matches she loses for lack of energy. I hope Goran gives her good trainning.

[@greentraveler4114]

Zheng's sthrenth and movement is just amazing.

[@StewNWT]

That point at 3:30 for Zheng was nuts. What defense and transition to offense

[@williambayley9523]

yeah that point was crazy, and you could totally see her determination to seize the point and get that game

[@perlkingneo]

Respect for both players! Thanks for such a high quality match.

[@ankHank-fs1zr]

Great win Qinwen over a good opponent in Rybakina! Go Qinwen with the good form today! Rybakina still has chances to go further in Riyadh. So Best Wishes to Both in coming matches!

[@mariarossi4863]

Quali shans????Con Saba???😅😅😅

[@wahlokng5646]

She played solid in the first and third set. Congrats Zheng on your first win in the WTA Finals and also your first win over Rybakina. One more win to make it to the Semis/

[@einarsd4]

She lost both of those sets according to official tennis rules. This umpire clearly is delusional loser and cheater.

[@evitayanievitayani8917]

Rybakina, I will always support you ❤

[@bukeaor2961]

Zheng is now very disruptive! She has found her footing and is quite the force to reckon with ! 😅

[@AshutoshSingh-bw7hi]

But she still won't be able to win the Finals. Because Aryna is still alive and is in tremendous form to win the tournament.

[@Vashum-c2x]

But can't stand against Aryna.. Thats the problem of Zheng

[@zionhickerson15]

Elena is now coming back.Zheng is doing great.Hope to see her become a bigger force.

[@RobinC63]

@@Vashum-c2x and many other players, not just Zheng!

[@zed2225]

@@Vashum-c2x Agree. She tries to play too offensive with Aryna; which she obviously like. 5 - 0 hand to hand with her.

[@LP-jz6hp]

I feel good Qinwen win the match, she is getting better and more consistent than earlier this year after Olympic, but at the same time, feel sad for Elena, she is my favorite player too, hopefully she will be healthy next season, and get another grand slam 😊

[@aquarius5920]

Damn QW is deadly in a third set

[@DhanushKottary-l4h]

Congratulations QUEEN ZHENG❤🎉Love from India❤

[@Rockyboy2106]

Poo in the Street 😂

[@einarsd4]

She lost this match according to official tennis rules. This umpire often made wrong decisions. This umpire clearly favored Zheng over Rybakina.

[@RobinC63]

@@einarsd4you wouldn’t know a tennis rule if it was printed in large, easy to read letters! 😅

[@sixtedechanronddechanrond1330]

Both are such nice player good spirit and sport's attitude so fair. Zheng is passing over her skills when she works with her mind. Both was a great pleasure to look at 👍👍👍

[@Syd7088]

so many good points from Qinwen! Let's go!!

[@lydialim196]

Zheng is really good 👍👍❤

[@yankeefederer1994]

2025 will be an intriguing year for WTA tennis. Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Zheng look like they are the 3 to beat based on this year's form. Rybakina, Gauff and Paolini are great players who have the game to beat them on any given day, and if Osaka ever regains her previous form then women's tennis will not have any shortage of quality players in the end stages of Grand Slams!

[@rdh-daliasjb3796]

Talk about a recency bias!

[@Boymanjusri]

Gauff can beat zheng easily I am afraid. I would say zheng is not in the league of Saba, Swiatek, Gauff. But he is very ing close

[@yankeefederer1994]

@@Boymanjusri Gauff's confidence in her overall game has plummeted, while Zheng is looking extremely collected. Mental approach is arguably more important in women's tennis with the extended rallies. Until Gauff finds her serve and forehand again, she is on the outside looking in, at least in regards to Saba and Swiatek (I'm admittedly speculating on Zheng).

[@zed2225]

You can't add Zheng's name to the list. The names you mentioned are Grand Slam winners. She needs to get one first.

[@dans459]

And soon, maybe in one year more, Mirra may be in that group,

[@miaomiaofang3969]

Both are my fav players

[@ogechukwuokafor9011]

I hope Zheng wins a major trophy soon. She's been the second most consistent player on tour

[@coresiy]

Zheng скоро Сабаленку будет обыгрывать. хорошую форму набрала!

[@charcoalberries819]

Sad to see that Elena lost both of her opening matches, which is understandable considering her match fitness isn't 100 yet 😟but super happy that she has returned back to playing on the tour again 🥰

[@ricklee5845]

She'll be back.

[@qjdbtrjj-f9j]

God save the Queen Elena

[@user-hm8nb5jr3w]

Zheng's judgement and play at baseline is far better than her net play. She can certainly improve her netplay. Overall, she is a more complete player and more consistent than at the beginning of year. She beat Paolini twice. If she does again there, she will be in the semi.

[@Sergehakmaxim]

I think 3 times 😂😊

[@einarsd4]

It seems that only Sabalenka is allowed to win against Zheng and nobody else in this tournament. Umpires will cheat Paolini out of this tournament too.

[@user-hm8nb5jr3w]

@@einarsd4 I recalled reading similar comment from you in other videos. What's your agenda of spreading un-founded claim? was you hired by that entitled rich mean girl? you hide under someone else comment, quite cheap and sneaky. Have that occurred to you fans actually watched the match and won't buy your ridiculous claim?

[@RobinC63]

@@user-hm8nb5jr3w he’s just an idiot with nothing but conspiracy ideas.

[@Bauer2sPro]

@@einarsd4you’re a psycho hater, f.o.

[@wutaboutthemravens]

Zheng really tends to have these mental lapses like the one she had today in Set #2 vs. Ryba... against elite, in-form players, Zheng usually pays for it at the end But go Zheng! She's still alive in the group stage with the upcoming match vs. Paolini. Sad for Ryba... clearly not in form with the long layoff

[@huitribewang6633]

Zheng is more hungry n with her determination for success n that's her strong point. Rybakina is still a little bit rusty but she will come good next season perhaps win a GS or 2.

[@Tacoplays579]

I guess Zheng really likes 3 set matches😂

[@candeon.3842]

Usually she uses the first set as a warm up and then locks in for the second and third

[@netgodzilla1]

Her game really up and down , she should won that first set easily

[@alinux09]

Is it possible that she gets more money from her sponsors when the more sets she plays 😂?

[@andrewqiao4398]

@@alinux09it’s fact,last year she earned 7.5 m while her prize money was less than 2 m

[@mehmetdogaguvendi580]

Really a remarkable performance from Zheng. Self-confidence of the professional Chinese tennis player evolves in each passing step. It points out that Zheng will be more consistent in the forthcoming periods in order to watch herself at the top. As to the encounter, despite the concentration losses at some sections, Zheng subdued most of the rallies against inconsistent Rybakina. Congrats to Zheng Qinwen!

[@MissTurandot1]

Elena is my favourite player. For ever.

[@DustinKenney-b5k]

I really like Zheng’s game. She’s loose, can take the ball early but also absorbs pace really well. She can hit flat but also put shape on the ball especially on the forehand.

[@a55tech]

this gon be good prep for seeing aryna again lol

[@SsS-v6r9v]

钦文祝贺你取得年终首胜🎉继续保持良好的状态✊加油

[@rafmech]

Rybakina is making a comeback so no surprise in losing…she has keep all her personal problems ahead and concentrate on gd performance on court and with a new coach she can hopefully excel well in 2025…

[@colinmcdonald6632]

It may take a while for Elena to get back to her best but when she does watch out ! Form is Temporary,class is permanent. ❤❤❤

[@jonfreeman9682]

Did not see this one coming. Expected Ryba to blow Zheng off the court. Ryba is a power player who blows Saba and Iga away so figured Zheng has no chance. Bravo and well done. It does seem like Zheng has gotten better. Does anyone else notice that?

[@mao_zedong_said4979]

She is more stable on baseline shots, improved front court techniques, also seem more confident.

[@stephanschoneberg3453]

Elena is currently not the player she could be ...

[@repeatme3]

You should have seen it coming. Rybakina has hardly played since Wimbledon. She's not match fit.

[@notapplicable4283]

Ryba hasn't played since Cincinnati, and hasn't been in form for a while, meanwhile Zheng has grown a lot. The fact that Ryba got beaten by Paolini in straight sets made me think that she would not fare well against Zheng who has always beaten Paolini.

[@LP-jz6hp]

I noticed that, she is getting better and more consistent than earlier this year after the Olympics 😊

[@alexiosiliadis5077]

Rybakina is such a slow mover

[@l.k3516]

она похудела очень

[@sunsetblvd24]

Ryba reminds me of Lindsay (my fav) a lot. Although I think Ryba has much better mobility than 90s era Lindsay.

[@user-hm8nb5jr3w]

People say that, but she is six foot tall, when she is in form, she can generate faster and more powerful shots, so her slower moves are not as bad as shorter players.

[@ArkadiuszKosmieja]

​@@l.k3516 No sucks sperm from Vokov 😅

[@kasiaxx-k9x]

Probably because she is tall

[@Ladygenggeng]

The support from fans can be distracting sometimes, especially for tennis game. But I am so happy for Qinwen to stay focus and won this match. Elena also played very well during the match, but Qinwen found a way to win. That is impressive!!

[@crystalmanifestations560]

I hope she is also able to beat Sabalenka as she has a losing streak against her!

[@a55tech]

Some amazing highlights on both sides. Ryba not at full health but great to be back out there collecting points and just playing. Hope to see Qinwen slowly warm up to her opponents.

[@jliang70]

She is collecting money not points

[@jan1an]

Qinwen will praise higher-ranked opponents before the match and after a win, but your hope will likely not be fulfilled if you want her to befriend them.

[@a55tech]

@@jan1an she still young, won't be surprised if she change. But that's a side show that media like to trump up, the on court play is most important.

[@a55tech]

@@jliang70 she got 1 more match against an opponent who doesn't have to win.

[@2smoulder]

Impressive win by Zheng. Can't help noticing that Elena's game lacks the zip from a couple of years ago though.

[@giulianovineis6730]

Being a fan of Qinwen is often frustrating, very emotional sometimes she gets lost in a glass of water, putting at risk sets and matches that she could win more easily or losing them, Ribakina has been missing for too long, she can't be in shape, now Zheng must hope in Sabalenka and obviously then beat Paolini

[@jackwachtel-scott8000]

Rybakina clearly rusty. Hard to tell from highlights but she doesn't seem to be hitting as hard particularly on her serve. Be interesting to see how she performs in 2025

[@CertifiedCruella]

I think Zheng can beat coco and swiatek now😊😊😊

[@paolodimuzio4964]

Zheng e la mia preferita brava elegante bellissima

[@muza8882]

Trzeba przyznać, że Qinzeng bardzo poprawiła jakość swojego tenisa. Będzie bardzo trudną zawodniczką do ogrania. Jelena nie grała źle, ale Zhang wygrała swoją ruchliwością i szybkością...

[@mattfoley4128]

Looks like rybakina is not in tennis shape quite yet. Hope Goran gets her in the gym hard-core. And i hope she can avoid all the mysterious illnesses next year.

[@stephanschoneberg3453]

These few words really round the year up for Elena Rybakina. This was a miraculous year she was playing this year. In "normal" shape she should now be fighting for No. 1 against Aryna or Iga. Instead it looks like she is constantly fighting against ... well ... whoever. Her body, herself or tell me what is going on with her. Maybe a "mad" man like Goran once was (well, not really, if so than in a positive way) can help her.

[@madgavin7568]

She easily has the potential to win another Wimbledon Final. She's arguably the best Grass Court player right now, I say that because an in-form Krejcikova is her kryptonite.

[@hindmawon8339]

❤❤ Zheng

[@Ntaman8209]

In due time Elena. U will gradually b back

[@vinzw5609]

Go Queen!

[@dtv2031]

Two powerful players who don't assault our ears!

[@Zcolinder-4h]

越看越覺得 機動性是女網目前能勝出的關鍵，rybakina這種高大砲台，一旦被調動優勢整個不見，反觀鄭欽文/Paolini這種底線有水準機動性高的比較強

[@classa27]

massive match..I love both players

[@berniefu578]

Congratulations! Well done girl❤❤❤

[@wtpz333]

glad that qinwen won and is getting her moment but also sad that elena will most likely go 0-3 .. hopefully her next season is better

[@DavidChapman-hu2eq]

As a saba fan she will be pleased rybakina is out. And very well played zheng

[@talisha5863]

Qinwen🌺👍🏽👏🏽🎾💪🏾

[@presimirmikic9016]

你是最棒的！自信爆棚！

[@sharonmarlowe2313]

I don't think Rybakina will ever play this tournament again. I see her dropping big time in rankings next season

[@chennyzhao8862]

Vamos qinwen 🎉🎉🎉

[@leol.6679]

wow, the battle in purple group is 10000000 times more fierce than in orange 🍊 Queen Wen doing Queen thing, get used to it my dear 😍😍Queen Wen said in an interview that the reason why she doesn't wanna make friends on tennis court is that she doesn't wanna face a friend in a brutal match

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

Good battle.

[@user-kw7xk5hj4f]

Zheng wanted to win badly on 3rd set with so much determination. Perhaps this attitude made her play better.

[@longcimb]

If she can produce the form in the third set, she could make it to the final....but of course, Sabalenka phobia will be tough to overcome unless she has a strategy or putting more power in her ground strokes to beat her mentally as well

[@mikef888au1]

WOW!!

[@santiago9760]

manifesting a healthy 2025 for elena

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Elena has a way to go to get back to her best. She's certainly not moving like she used to.

[@Emmawhoful]

Zheng is arguably the third best player in the world right now, only behind Sabalenka and Gauff

[@netgodzilla1]

Swiatek ??

[@robertmartin7594]

Jpeg ??

[@alinux09]

Maybe top five?

[@delanowilson7659]

@@Emmawhoful WELL STATED. About Zheng✌️✌️✌️

[@limfc6953]

Confirmed Top 8. 😅

[@anthonyng8800]

WTA handshakes prevail

[@STRAWYB]

All those who think Elena would be zapping out everyone is crazy. Elena is just coming back from injury.

[@ismoo78]

I noticed that Zheng has a way of shaking her left hand before tossing the ball

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

Go Zheng!

[@sicboi]

So good to see Elena hitting again

[@ricklee5845]

The divas like Kenin, Collins, Gauff, Osaka etc won't know what hit them in 2025. Exciting times ahead!

[@quantum9571]

Congrats! Qinwen

[@RamMohammadJosephKaur]

Zheng has a mental block against Sabalenka

[@notapplicable4283]

I don't know if it's a mental block as much as it is her game is heavily similar to Sabalenka who does everything in her game more reliably and powerfully than Zheng. To play well against her, Zheng has to be a better returner (like peak Coco, and Iga) and develop more comfort in playing varied shots anywhere from the court (like Muchova). Zheng is very young, and is already adapting more shots, so I think she'll get there sooner than we think.

[@jliang70]

Yes. Qinwen is adding more variety to her game and her on court movement has also improved. Qinwen will need to be more tactical player when she plays powerful player like Sabalenka. Muchova is a tactical player that use het variety to make players like Sabslenka or Rybakina playing outside of their comfort zone.

[@madgavin7568]

Less so a mental block and moreso a stylistic tough-out; everything Zheng does, Sabalenka does better.

[@delanowilson7659]

Good jobs Zheng Qinwen, I know you barely getting your hearing back😂after playing loud mouth Sabalenka 😂 it's not easy playing someone yelling and screaming on the other side.

[@ponce1741]

sad that rybakina is completely out of rhytmy after months injured. she could be a threath to Sabalenka if fit

[@Haya00786]

good game play

[@deirdrereynolds4684]

Gorgeous game, dress, girl!🌟

[@netgodzilla1]

If Zheng can defeat Paolini , she will meet Swiatek in SF

[@boknows8263]

Rybakina beat Zheng twice before, this is the first time Zheng beat Rybakina.

[@LobsterFromMars]

Радоваться надо уже тому, что Лена вообще нашла в себе силы выйти на корт...

[@Melanie.69]

Will this event back to Singapore.?

[@sunsetblvd24]

Hopefully

[@chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa4320]

I always root for Zheng, except when she plays Rybakina. 😂❤

[@Biwo-by3hq]

Elena is not fighting in the third set at all , too bad . Look at what Iga did in her third set , paving for Zheng to win .

[@rjdjjd]

It's over😢😢 for Rybakina

[@markusmbg5839]

310tsd Dollar Prize Money for losing 2 games isnt really bad. with a victory its a another 300000Dollar. There arent a lot of ways to get money easier. Its clear that elena isnt in shape but for 300-600k$ you can make a 4 day holiday break

[@yomiceo1189]

Those who called Rybakina a member of the big 3 in 2023 added to her problem. Same people who hype raducanu. Smh, Too bad I say.😐. This final tour shows who the real deals are.

[@chamindujanith6337]

She was part of the big 3 between 2023 AO and 2023 Rome

[@TvRF20]

Bruh she made the qf, sf of 2 slams. And she wasn't even at her cold blooded best there. She was clearly dealing back with behind the scenes issues with Vukov. Get real

[@duncandonuts_gi]

ok but why 720p resolution

[@danfilshu7578]

3:28 这是Coco Gauff 上身了吗？这么能跑😂

[@ulhaspandit1145]

Queen wins ( Qinwen )

[@DavidSchneiderIP]

Pro tennis. Amateur 720p blurry video.

[@牛比-j7e]

看得我心脏砰砰直跳，漂亮的比赛

[@Mojican]

La china levantando pasiones en la capital de Arabia Saudita. Diría que más incluso que Sabalenka.