India, Nov. 10 -- Aryna Sabalenka crashed to a 3-6 6 (0)-(7)7 defeat against Elena Rybakina, at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. The result saw Rybakina end her campaign with 11 consecutive wins, a streak which also includes five victories over top-10 opponents in Riyadh. She was the last player to qualify for the WTA Finals, and ended her season as the World No. 6. Meanwhile, Sabalenka finished her campaign as the World No. 1.

After her defeat, Sabalenka said, "It's been pretty good so far. I just need to get a little bit better with myself, a little bit more, and hopefully next season I'll improve."

She will now go on a vacation to the Maldives. She said, "Sometimes players are just better on the day than you. The good thing is that I'm alwa...