NINGBO, China (AP) — Elena Rybakina stormed back from a set down to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-0, 6-2 in the Ningbo Open final on Sunday.
The third-seeded Rybakina started slowly, falling behind her Russian opponent 4-1 in the opening set. However, she bounced back strongly in the second set, dominating with a powerful service game that included 11 aces.
Rybakina maintained her momentum in the final set, securing her second title of the year after also winning in Strasbourg. This victory marks the 10th career title for the Kazakhstan player.
Her late-season surge is keeping her in strong contention for a spot in the season-ending WTA Finals, set to take place in Riyadh this November.