Aryna Sabalenka has secured her spot in the semifinals at the WTA Finals in Riyadh after defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-5 on Monday. With the win, Sabalenka improved to 2-0 in the Purple Group and, combined with Zheng Qinwen’s victory over Elena Rybakina earlier in the day, ensured her finish as the group winner.
Sabalenka is now just one victory away from locking down the year-end number one ranking, which she is in a direct battle with Iga Swiatek.
* www.wtatennis.com/news/4162944/sabalenka
* www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/11/05/tennis/sabalenka-wta-finals/
Sabalenka is now just one victory away from locking down the year-end number one ranking, which she is in a direct battle with Iga Swiatek.
* www.wtatennis.com/news/4162944/sabalenka
* www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/11/05/tennis/sabalenka-wta-finals/