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"WTA Weekly: Rybakina wins Ningbo | Eala return to form in Tokyo? Muchova makes WTA Finals | Swiatek ends season" is an episode of Talking Tennis. Runtime 1 hr 13 min. Published October 25, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Elena Rybakina wins in Ningbo, Alex Eala heads to Tokyo looking to rediscover her form, and the WTA Finals lineup is complete!
In this week’s Talking Tennis WTA Weekly, we review Rybakina’s title run and discuss what it means for her chances at the season-ending championships. Can she finish the year on a high?
We also look ahead to Eala’s Tokyo campaign. What needs to improve, and can she build momentum in the Japanese capital?
Plus, we discuss Karolina Muchova securing her place at the WTA Finals and Iga Swiatek ending her season. We assess the implications for the Finals field and reflect on the key talking points from the week in women’s tennis.
🎾 Join the conversation: Can Eala bounce back in Tokyo, and who is your favourite to win the WTA Finals?
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