# Rybakina, Gauff drawn together at WTA Finals, Sabalenka faces Andreeva

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rybakina-gauff-drawn-together-at-wta-finals-sabalenka-faces-andreeva/
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:53:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T07:41:11+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/rybakina-gauff-drawn-together-wta-finals-sabalenka-faces-andreeva-6518511
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Rybakina and Gauff meet in the WTA Finals group stage.
- Sabalenka will face Andreeva, Svitolina and Muchova.
- The tournament runs from 8 to 15 November at Indian Wells.

## Summary

Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff have been drawn in the same group for the WTA Finals, setting up a meeting between the defending champion and the American. Aryna Sabalenka, who lost the world number one ranking to Rybakina, will face third-ranked Mirra Andreeva in the other group.

Rybakina’s group also includes Jessica Pegula and Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, who is making her debut; Sabalenka’s group includes Elina Svitolina and Karolina Muchova. The eight-player tournament runs from 8 to 15 November at Indian Wells, with the top two from each round-robin group reaching the semi-finals. Rybakina said being world number one brings pressure as well as motivation, while Sabalenka will be seeking a strong finish after winning Indian Wells and Miami earlier this year.

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