Top-seeded Sabalenka defeats Paolini to book WTA Finals semifinal spot
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka fended off a second-set charge by No.4 Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals Riyadh presented by PIF on Monday. Sabalenka prevailed 6-3, 7-5 in their 90-minute round-robin clash, saving a set point at 5-4 in the second set. Sabalenka improved to 2-0 in the Purple Group, clinching a semifinal berth.