World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is one step closer to reclaiming WTA Finals glory after a nail-biting semifinal win over Amanda Anisimova! The Belarusian powerhouse triumphed 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a 💥2.5-hour thriller💥 Friday in Riyadh, setting up a clash with Elena Rybakina for the title.
Sabalenka, who last reached the final in 2021, praised her opponent: "We both deserved this spot—it was an incredible fight!" The match saw Anisimova fire 24 unforced errors in the first set alone before rallying hard in the second.
Meanwhile, Rybakina smashed her way to victory with 15 aces against Jessica Pegula, overcoming a first-set loss to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. The 2022 Wimbledon champ grinned: "My serve saved me when it mattered!" 🎯
Saturday's final promises 🔥fireworks🔥—Sabalenka's raw power vs. Rybakina's laser serves. Who will dominate? Drop your predictions below! 👇
