Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina Preview
Madison Keys and Elena Rybakina will lock horns in the WTA Finals on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Both players have played two matches in the group stage so far, setting the stage for an intense showdown at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Keys, seeded seventh, has yet to make a significant impact since winning her first Major. After an excellent run in Melbourne, she reached the third round at Wimbledon and the quarterfinals in Montreal. The American also participated in the US Open but was upset by Renata Zarazua in the first round. Keys has been away from the tour for the last few months and, after missing the Asian swing this year, she began her campaign in Riyadh with a hard-fought loss against Iga Swiatek. The 29-year-old was unable to bounce back in her next group stage match, losing to Amanda Anisimova in three sets (4-6, 6-3, 6-2).
Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina, seeded sixth, has enjoyed a propitious season. After a quarterfinal exit in Wuhan, she claimed the title in Ningbo and reached the semifinals in Tokyo. Rybakina defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Ningbo Open final this year, winning 3-6, 6-0, 6-2. She has carried her excellent form into Riyadh, starting with a scintillating victory over Amanda Anisimova, followed by an impressive win against Iga Swiatek in the group stage. Rybakina outclassed the Pole in a gripping three-set clash, 3-6, 6-1, 6-0.
Head-to-Head: Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina
The head-to-head record between Keys and Rybakina is currently tied at 3-3. Rybakina won their most recent encounter at the 2025 Cincinnati Open, adding an extra edge to this upcoming battle.
Match Details
- Fixture: Madison Keys (7) vs Elena Rybakina (6)
- Date: November 5, 2025
- Tournament: 2025 WTA Finals
- Round: Round Robin
- Venue: King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Category: Year-end championships
- Surface: Hard
- Prize Money: $15,500,000
- Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Sky Sports | Canada – TSN
Madison Keys vs Elena Rybakina Prediction
Despite winning a set against Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys has yet to get off the mark in Riyadh. Even if she manages to win this match, she cannot advance to the semifinals. On the other hand, Elena Rybakina has been clinical throughout the WTA Finals. The Kazakh displayed remarkable resilience against Swiatek and appears to be in great touch.
Considering their recent meetings and respective form, Rybakina is the clear favorite to win this match. She is most likely to outlast Keys and maintain an unbeaten run in Riyadh.
Pick: Rybakina to win in three sets.
Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Match to have more than 20 games.
- Tip 2: Rybakina to register more aces than Keys.
