Sabalenka Outlasts Anisimova to Reach WTA Finals Title Match
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a fierce battle of powerful hitters on Friday, securing a spot in the WTA Finals final against Elena Rybakina. Both players are pursuing their first Billie Jean King trophy.
Sabalenka digs deep She defeats Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 and books her spot in the final! #WTAFinalsRiyadh
Saturday’s final will feature the tournament's only two undefeated players. Sabalenka, a 2022 finalist, holds an 8-5 overall head-to-head advantage against Rybakina, including a win in the 2021 Australian Open final.
“It's going to be another powerful match,” Sabalenka said before the final. “I feel like today was great preparation for Elena and I'm looking forward to leaving everything I have on court in the last match of the season and fighting for this beautiful trophy.”
In her match against Anisimova, Sabalenka claimed the first set after a tough start, gaining a 5-3 lead and intensifying her baseline aggression. Anisimova responded strongly in the second set, winning the first four games and pushing the contest to a decisive third set.
Sabalenka’s victory marked her ninth final appearance this season, emphasizing her resilience and dominance on court.
Author’s summary: Aryna Sabalenka’s tenacity earned her a hard-fought win over Anisimova, setting up a high-stakes final against Rybakina, with both players chasing their first major WTA Finals trophy.
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