In her most recent match on September 30, 2024, Sabalenka won 6-2, 6-2 against Ashlyn Krueger in the Round of 32 of the China Open. In her last match, which was slated for August 29, 2024 at the US Open, Rybakina was eliminated against Jessika Ponchet via walkover.

On Wednesday, Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1 in the world) takes on Elena Rybakina (No. 5) in the Round Robin at the Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara.Sabalenka’s last competition was a win, 6-2, 6-2,

China's Zheng Qinwen beat a struggling Elena Rybakina 7-6(4) 3-6 6-1 in a gruelling WTA Finals group stage match on Monday, notching her first career win over the Kazakh in their third meeting.