Swiatek pulled off a negative WTA record by losing the third set of her WTA Finals match against Rybakina with a 0-6 scoreline.

Swiatek began the match confidently, breaking early and taking the first set 6-3. But once Rybakina found her rhythm, the match flipped dramatically. The Kazakh delivered a stunning 6-0 final set, securing one of the most dominant finishes of the tournament.

Iga Swiatek has had to adapt to some significant changes this year, including a new coaching setup under Wim Fissette. Swiatek ended her long-standing partnership with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, who has since joined up with Naomi Osaka,

Swiatek struggled in the first part of the year before finally rediscovering her top game in the last couple of months.