World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jasmine Paolini within the purple bracket on Monday to seal a spot within the semifinals of the WTA Finals.
Sabalenka defeated the Italian participant 6-3 7-5 to enhance her file to 2-0. Coupled with Zheng Qinwen’s earlier victory over Rybakina, she ensured that she certified first within the group.
High-seeded Sabalenka has now gained 22 of her previous 23 matches and is only one round-robin win away from claiming the highest spot within the year-end rankings for the primary time.
Moreover, if Iga Swiatek loses to Coco Gauff on Tuesday, Sabalenka will lock up the year-end No. 1 rating.
Sabalenka will face Rybakina within the closing group match on Wednesday, locking prime spot with a 3-0 file.
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Zheng defeated Rybakina
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Elena Rybakina and Qinwen Cheng’s WTA Finals match highlights
Rybakina, who has been suffering from insomnia, allergy symptoms and accidents, has performed simply 4 matches since Wimbledon in mid-July. Fatigue additionally performed a task, with Chinese language Olympic gold medalist Zheng beating the girl for the primary time in three matches. The 25-year-old gained 7 games-6 (7-4) 3-6 6-1.
The winner of Wednesday’s Zhengpaolini will be a part of Sabalenka within the semifinals.
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