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Rybakina claimed the largest prize in women's tennis history by defeating top-ranked Sabalenka in two sets at the tournament.

Rybakina produced a stunning display to defeat four-time major winner Sabalenka 6-3 7-6 (7-0) in the host country.

Because each competitor came through the event undefeated, the purse on the table was a unprecedented £3.98 million – the largest payout offering in WTA the sport's history.

This amount tops the £3.74m Sabalenka received for claiming September's New York major, which was the most lucrative Grand Slam in 2025.

"This has been an amazing tournament," commented the Kazakh player.

"I honestly couldn't have predicted this outcome so to win the title was just unbelievable."

"Let me offer praise to Aryna for holding the top spot for a second consecutive year in a row, it's an tremendous achievement."

The champion, who was the world number six, hit sixteen winners during a impressive first-set display.

The 2022 Wimbledon winner fended off two break points before winning every point in the sixth game to go a break up and served out to win the first set.

With the second set on serve, the world number one defended two break points at 4-4 to shift the balance in her favour.

But, after fighting back to upset Rybakina's rhythm, the top seed failed to capitalize by wasting a pair of set points in the next game to level the set at 5-5.

Sabalenka's failure to level the match impacted her tiebreak performance, with Rybakina taking every point to take home the title.

This win, Rybakina's sixth over her rival, means Rybakina will move up one place in the WTA rankings to number five in the world rankings.

A distraught the runner-up was seen crying as she sat with her coaching team shortly after the final.

"It was not the best display from me in this match but Rybakina you were certainly the superior player," the Belarusian addressed the crowd.

"You literally smashed me out of the court. I'm happy to see you play your best tennis. Enjoy this beautiful title."