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Rybakina and Sabalenka to lead season-ending WTA Finals groups at Indian Wells

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will anchor their respective groups at the WTA Finals, which begin Sunday in Indian Wells. Rybakina, the defending champion and U.S.

Open winner, will face Linda Noskova on opening day, while Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula share Group 1 alongside Rybakina. Sabalenka, the world No.

2, leads Group 2 with Mirra Andreeva, Elina Svitolina, and Karolina Muchova. The event marks the first outdoor edition since 2023, following a relocation from Saudi Arabia to Southern California due to regional security concerns.

The draw ensures each player faces three opponents in their group over the first six days, with the top two advancing to the semifinals.

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