Sabalenka advances to WTA Finals last 4

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a scare late in the second set to oust Jasmine Paolini in straight sets 6-3 7-5 at the WTA Finals ...
Aryna Sabalenka reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Jasmine Paolini on Monday for a second straight victory in the group stage.
Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek were in a close battle for the year-ending ranking, but the latter needed to win all her matches at the WTA Finals to surpass the Belarusian at the top spot.
This story has been updated to reflect confirmation of Aryna Sabalenka as year-end WTA world No. 1. RIYADH — This time last ...