Elena Rybakina reached her first WTA Finals semifinal by defeating Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0. Amanda Anisimova also advanced after beating Madison Keys. Swiatek and Anisimova will face off on Wednesday for a spot in the semifinals

Riyadh: Elena Rybakina qualified for the WTA Finals semifinals for the first time after overcoming Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 on Monday.

That result, along with Amanda Anisimova’s win over Madison Keys in their first professional matchup, meant that Swiatek and Anisimova will play on Wednesday for a spot in the semifinals.

Swiatek had beaten Anisimova in the Wimbledon final 6-0, 6-0, but Anisimova ousted Swiatek in the U.S. Open quarterfinals 6-4, 6-3.

Australian Open champion Keys, with a 0-2 record, was out of contention.

No. 6-ranked Rybakina reached the

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