Andreeva, Paolini, and Rybakina: a fight for the last two spots in the WTA Finals

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With a lack of Grand Slams and less than a month left in the WTA circuit season, the main incentive remaining is to find out who the last two qualifiers for the WTA Finals in Riyadh will be. Two spots and three names.

The fortunate players who have the chance to secure their spots at the WTA Finals are Mirra Andreeva, Jasmine Paolini, and Elena Rybakina, separated by only a 200-point gap. Additionally, all three will compete in two weeks of tournaments in Asia to boost their chances. All three will play in the WTA Ningbo event to secure their tickets to Saudi Arabia, where Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys, and Jessica Pegula are already waiting.

The Battle for the WTA Finals Spots: Andreeva, Paolini, and Rybakina

The most recent addition to the qualification list is Rybakina, who made it to the final of the WTA Wuhan event but fell to Coco Gauff (6-4, 7-5). As a result, the competition is heating up. While Mirra Andreeva seemed to have her spot secured months ago, a dip in form after Wimbledon and a physical setback (a twisted ankle at the ATP Montreal) are delaying her passage to the first WTA Finals.

Mirra Andreeva, in a Comfortable Position

Currently, she still holds the key to qualifying. In fact, there's a scenario where she wouldn't even need to win a match in Ningbo: if Rybakina loses her first match, Andreeva secures her spot regardless. However, it's likely that the Kazakh player will win, making the surest path for the Russian to qualify winning the title, regardless of other results. Various intermediate scenarios exist where the charge of Conchita Martínez could still secure her spot.

Jasmine Paolini, Close Yet Far

Currently in eighth position, Jasmine Paolini has been feeling the pressure from Rybakina for several weeks. She also has the chance to seal her place at Ningbo. To do so, reaching the semifinals and hoping Rybakina doesn't make it to that round would secure her passage, with a potential final appearance also guaranteeing qualification.

Elena Rybakina's Tough Challenge

The player facing the most adversity is Elena Rybakina, currently in ninth place. Her slow start to the season has hindered her position despite an improved performance during the North American hard court swing. The 2022 Wimbledon champion cannot guarantee her spot in Ningbo, but she could surpass Paolini if she wins the tournament and Paolini fails to reach the semifinals.

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