Alexandrova has stepped in to replace Madison Keys after Mirra Andreeva, currently ranked as the ninth-ranked player, decided against participating due to lacking fitness to compete today, according to the WTA.
Recent reports have emphasized concerns about how players are facing challenges by the WTA.
Greetings to another day at the WTA Finals. Although both matches offer thrilling action, the primary attraction features Iga Swiatek facing off with Anisimova.
Their last meeting at the Wimbledon Championships four months ago was remarkably one-sided, with the Polish star securing a decisive double bagel win. However, Anisimova delivered a remarkable comeback just weeks later, overcoming Swiatek in convincing fashion during the US Open quarter-finals.
Today's match marks the final installment of their ongoing battle, with the victorious player advancing to the next round in the Saudi Arabian capital.
Before that contest, Rybakina will face Alexandrova instead of Madison Keys. Keys withdrew due to health issues in what constitutes a dead rubber, allowing the world No 10 to participate. Rybakina aims to continue her unbeaten record, having previously defeated both Swiatek and the American contender to claim her last-four spot.
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