Aryna Sabalenka Secures Semifinal Berth at WTA Finals

Sabalenka's victory over Jasmine Paolini guarantees her a spot in the semifinals and brings her closer to the year-end World No. 1 ranking.

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-5, marking her second win in the Purple Group and securing a semifinal spot.
Sabalenka, already the World No. 1, is poised to clinch the year-end top ranking with another victory in her upcoming match against Elena Rybakina.
Qinwen Zheng achieved her first win at the WTA Finals by overcoming Elena Rybakina in a three-set match, keeping her semifinal hopes alive.
Elena Rybakina, despite a strong start to the year, has been eliminated from semifinal contention due to her second defeat in the group stage.
The winner of the upcoming Zheng vs. Paolini match will advance to the semifinals, joining Sabalenka from the Purple Group.