Game-by-game updates from the final in Riyadh
The players walk on to the techno club floor/tennis court. We’ll get going very shortly.
Sabalenka leads the head-to-head with Rybakina 8-5; the former triumphed in straight sets when they met at Wuhan last month.
The ATP show kicks off tomorrow.
It’s a fitting climax. The two players have come through the tournament unbeaten, battling through three sets in the semis. For Aryna Sabalenka this could be a wonderful way to wrap up a blistering year: one of three grand slam finals, another US Open title and her place secure as the world No 1.
