Rybakina opens the season with a match against Zhang Shuai in Brisbane.

By Jurgan | Around sports | 6 Jan 2026


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Rybakina is ranked fifth in the rankings. Zhang Shuai is ranked 79th. Elena is the reigning champion of the Finals. She played excellent tennis at the end of the season. In the upcoming match, Elena Rybakina is the clear favorite. The minimum odds on her victory were 1.15. The underdog outcome was TM (20.5) – 1.67.

Match progress: Rybakina E. – Zhang Shuai

Rybakina served and began the match. She won the first game to nil. The Chinese player responded with a game to nil. Rybakina opened the third game with an ace. As a reminder, Elena holds the record for most serves in a single elimination last season. She won her second game to nil. In the fourth game, Elena led 40-0, but the Chinese player saved three breaks. However, Rybakina held on and won the game on her opponent's serve. In the sixth game, Rybakina converted another break and served for the set. In the seventh game, the Chinese player unexpectedly converted a break. She reduced the deficit to 5-2. She immediately confirmed Rybakina's success on serve. But in the ninth game, Rybakina won the game and the set. The score was 6-3. Elena served three aces. But Rybakina had two double faults.

Zhang Shuai started the second set. In a tough battle, the Chinese player won her serve. The Chinese player converted a break in the fourth game. Rybakina gave the game away with two double faults. She immediately confirmed the break. The score stood at 1-4. In the seventh game, Rybakina responded with a break and reduced the deficit to 3-4. In the 11th game, Rybakina broke and served for the match. In the 12th game, Rybakina was down several breaks. But she managed to fight back. At the decisive moment, her serve helped. Set score: 7-5. Match result: 2-0.

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