Svitolina beats Sabalenka to reach WTA Finals semi-finals
Elina Svitolina overcame Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells on 13 Nov, advancing to the semi-finals where she will meet Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova. The defeat ends Sabalenka’s season after earlier titles in Brisbane, Indian Wells and Miami. In the same session, Mirra Andreeva dispatched Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 and secured a semi-final clash with Jessica Pegula.
Key facts
- Sabalenka committed 35 unforced errors during the match.
- Svitolina broke Sabalenka’s serve six times.
- Andreeva completed round‑robin play with a 3‑0 record in Group 2.
- Andreeva’s next opponent will be Jessica Pegula.
- Shnaider entered as a late replacement for Karolina Muchova, who withdrew with a gastrointestinal illness.
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Why it matters
The upset reshapes the semifinal lineup at the season‑ending WTA Finals.
What changed
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