Alexandrova has stepped in to substitute for Madison Keys following Mirra Andreeva, currently ranked as world No 9, decided against participating due to not being fit to play today, according to the WTA.
Recent coverage have emphasized issues about how competitors are being let down by the WTA.
Greetings to another day at the WTA Finals. While both matches offer thrilling action, the primary attraction showcases Iga Swiatek facing off with Anisimova.
Their last meeting at the Wimbledon Championships four months ago proved extremely lopsided, with Swiatek securing a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory. However, Anisimova made an impressive comeback shortly after, defeating her opponent in straight sets during the New York tournament.
This crucial encounter represents the final installment of their competitive rivalry, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals in Riyadh.
Before that contest, Elena Rybakina will face Alexandrova instead of the originally scheduled opponent. Keys pulled out due to illness in what constitutes a dead rubber, paving the way for the tenth-ranked player to step in. The Kazakh star aims to maintain her unbeaten record, having previously defeated both her Polish rival and the American contender to secure her semi-final spot.
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