Elena Rybakina storms back to beat Ekaterina Alexandrova and win Ningbo Open final

Elena Rybakina stormed back from a set down to beat Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6 6-0 6-2 in the Ningbo Open final.

The third-seeded Rybakina started slowly, falling behind to her Russian opponent 4-1 in the opener.

She bounced back in the second set and went on to dominate her fourth-seeded opponent with a strong service game that included 11 aces.

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It was the second title of the year for the Kazakhstan player who also won in Strasbourg.

Rybakina's late-season surge is keeping her in contention for the season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh in November.

Fernandez triumphs at Japan Open

Leylah Fernandez beat 18-year-old qualifier Tereza Valentova 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in the final of the WTA's Japan Open to claim her fifth career title.

The one-time US Open runner-up raced through the first set in 29 minutes, before Valentova belatedly settled and broke in the 12th game to level the match.

But Fernandez made a crucial break in the fourth game of the deciding set and then saw off a late challenge by the Czech player to claim her second title of the season after July's victory in Washington.

Medvedev ends 882-day drought

Former world No 1 Daniil Medvedev ended an 882-day wait for his 21st ATP Tour title after beating Corentin Moutet 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the Almaty Open final.

Medvedev last won a title at the Italian Open in May 2023 and has lost six finals since, including at the US Open and Australian Open.

He struggled with unforced errors against Frenchman Moutet, but held his nerve in the decider as three aces helped him prevail.

"I was not super happy with how I played in some moments of the match, but to win feels amazing. In the most important points I played good," Medvedev said.

Stockholm success keeps Ruud's ATP Finals hopes alive

Casper Ruud produced a commanding 6-2, 6-3 win over Ugo Humbert to capture the Nordic Open title, becoming the first Norwegian champion in Stockholm.

The world No 12 dropped just three points on serve in a 68-minute masterclass, securing his 14th career title and second of 2025.

Ruud's victory strengthens his ATP Finals bid, moving him to 11th in the Race to Turin, just 745 points off the final qualification spot.

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