WTA Finals: Sabalenka Tames Gauff and Joins Anisimova in the Semifinals

le 06/11/2025 à 17h25

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Aryna Sabalenka confirmed her boss status in Riyadh. Briefly challenged by Coco Gauff, she eventually cruised to a 7-6, 6-2 victory to secure her spot in the semifinals. The Belarusian will face Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals for a top-tier duel.

The world No. 1 is holding her ground in Riyadh. Aryna Sabalenka, who had already won her first two matches in the Steffi Graf group, was not yet officially qualified for the semifinals.

Facing defending champion Coco Gauff, Sabalenka struggled in the first set, losing her service game twice. Gauff served for the set, even leading 5-4, 30-0, before cracking and conceding the tie-break.

Although the American was not yet mathematically eliminated, she appeared helpless in the second set, quickly conceding a double break. Sabalenka ultimately won 7-6, 6-2 in 1 hour and 27 minutes, securing her place in the semifinals and finishing the group stage undefeated.

The Belarusian, seeking her first WTA Finals title, will face Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals in a rematch of the latest US Open final.

The other semifinal will feature Elena Rybakina against Jessica Pegula.

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Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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