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Svitolina stuns Sabalenka in WTA Finals thriller
14 Nov
Summary
- Elina Svitolina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets.
- Svitolina advanced to the WTA Finals semifinals.
- Mirra Andreeva concluded the group stage undefeated.
Ukrainian veteran Elina Svitolina has advanced to the WTA Finals semifinals after defeating world number two Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set match on Friday. Svitolina ultimately triumphed 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, securing her second career victory against Sabalenka.
The elite season-ending event also saw French Open champion Mirra Andreeva cap off an unbeaten run through the group stage. The third-ranked Russian secured a dominant 6-2, 6-1 victory over Diana Shnaider.
In the semifinals, Svitolina is scheduled to face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova. Andreeva will compete against fifth-ranked American Jessica Pegula, just a week after Pegula was overheard calling Andreeva a 'diva'.
Sabalenka's defeat marked a disappointing end to her season, despite winning three tournaments earlier in the year. She lost her world number one ranking to Elena Rybakina and failed to secure a Grand Slam title.
