Elena Rybakina, the second seed with a serve that could probably power a small city, has officially punched her ticket to the season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh. She managed this not-so-surprising feat by dismantling Canada’s Victoria Mboko in a 6-3, 7-6(4) quarter-final match at the Pan Pacific Open. Let’s be honest, seeing Rybakina secure her spot feels less like a dramatic last-minute qualification and more like an inevitable conclusion to a season where she’s been a constant threat.

With this victory, the 2022 Wimbledon champion not only advanced to the semi-finals in Tokyo but also locked in her place among the elite eight. This marks her third straight appearance at the year-end championship, which is set to take place from November 1st to the 8th. I guess some things, like Rybakina

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