Tennis star Elena Rybakina has announced several new sponsorship agreements, further solidifying her position in the sport’s elite ranks. The 2023 Wimbledon champion has secured partnerships with leading brands, including a major sports apparel company and a prominent watch manufacturer. These deals reflect her growing influence and marketability following a successful year on the court. Rybakina’s new endorsements are expected to enhance her profile and provide additional support as she continues her career.
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PIF Race to the WTA Finals: Who will qualify next for Riyadh?
With six weeks to go before the 2024 WTA Finals qualifying deadline, the four Grand Slams are now officially in the books following the completion of the US Open. As of right now, only two players—Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka—have officially qualified for the WTA Finals, meaning that the remaining six singles slots are up for grabs.
The top seven players in the standings will advance to the Riyadh finals. A player would qualify if their ranking on the leaderboard is between positions 8 and 20. Barbora Krejcikova (Wimbledon) would be eligible as of right now because she is ranked No. 10.
At No. 5, Rybakina and Paolini lead Pegula by almost 400 points, despite their only 116-point difference. Pegula made the biggest ascent to No. 5 after beginning the summer hard-court swing at No. 20. She does this after winning the championship in Toronto and placing second in Cincinnati and the US Open. During the summer hard-court swing, only Sabalenka (3,410 points) earned more points than Pegula (2,950), with Paula Badosa (1,385 points, jumping from No. 39 to No. 14) and Emma Navarro (1,375, jumping from No. 11 to No. 7) following.
