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Laura Robson is backing Rybakina; Tim Henman says it\u2019s Sabalenka\u2019s. The world No 1 has never won this comp, finishing as runner-up in 2022 to Caroline Garcia.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n The players walk on to the techno club floor\/tennis court. We\u2019ll get going very shortly.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Sabalenka leads the head-to-head with Rybakina 8-5; the former triumphed in straight sets when they met at Wuhan last month.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n The ATP show kicks off tomorrow.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Preamble<\/p>\n It\u2019s a fitting climax. The two players have come through the tournament unbeaten, battling through three sets in the semis. For Aryna Sabalenka<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Elena Rybakina, however, has found some serious form. Her title in Ningbo last month has been backed up by wins against Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova in Riyadh. This is her chance to get back at the player who denied her an Australian Open triumph in 2023. We\u2019ll get going at 4pm GMT.<\/p>\n