Alexandrova has been called up to substitute for Keys after Mirra Andreeva, currently ranked as the ninth-ranked player, decided against participating due to lacking fitness to play today, as stated by the WTA.
Current reports have highlighted concerns about how competitors are being let down by the WTA.
Greetings to another day at the Women's Tennis Finals. While all contests offer thrilling action, the main event features Swiatek competing against Amanda Anisimova.
Their last meeting at the Wimbledon Championships four months ago was remarkably one-sided, with Swiatek securing a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory. Nevertheless, Anisimova delivered a remarkable comeback just weeks later, overcoming Swiatek in convincing fashion during the US Open quarter-finals.
Today's match marks the third chapter of their ongoing battle, with the winner progressing to the next round in the Saudi Arabian capital.
Before that contest, Elena Rybakina will face Alexandrova replacing the originally scheduled opponent. The American player pulled out due to illness in what constitutes a meaningless match, allowing the tenth-ranked player to participate. The Kazakh star aims to continue her perfect record, having already beaten both Swiatek and Anisimova to secure her semi-final position.
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