Who won the WTA Finals semifinal match between Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff?

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff 7-6(5) 6-2 to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals.

Which player qualified for the WTA Finals semifinals from the Serena Williams Group?

Elena Rybakina qualified for the WTA Finals semifinals as the best player from the Serena Williams Group.

How did Jessica Pegula perform in her WTA Finals match?

Jessica Pegula secured a comfortable 6-2 6-3 victory over Jasmine Paolini to book her place in the WTA Finals semifinals.

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Sabalenka Roars Back to Beat Gauff, Clinches WTA Finals Semifinal Spot

6 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff 7-6(5) 6-2 to reach WTA Finals semifinals
Jessica Pegula also secures semifinal spot after defeating Jasmine Paolini
Elena Rybakina qualifies for last four as Serena Williams Group winner

Sabalenka Roars Back to Beat Gauff, Clinches WTA Finals Semifinal Spot

On November 3rd, 2025, world number one Aryna Sabalenka roared back from a slow start to beat Coco Gauff 7-6(5) 6-2 and clinch a semifinal spot at the season-ending WTA Finals. The victory sent the defending champion packing and assured Jessica Pegula of a place in the last four.

Sabalenka, who is seeking her first WTA Finals trophy after reaching the final three years ago, finished top of the Steffi Graf Group. She will next take on Amanda Anisimova in a rematch of their U.S. Open title clash. Meanwhile, Pegula secured a comfortable 6-2 6-3 victory over the already-eliminated Jasmine Paolini and will face in-form Kazakh Elena Rybakina, who qualified for the semifinals as the best player from the Serena Williams Group.