Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to reach the WTA Finals final, where she will face Elena Rybakina. Rybakina, who beat Jessica Pegula in a three-set battle, will compete in her first-ever WTA Finals final

Riyadh: No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka reached the title match at the WTA Finals for the first time in three years after overcoming Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the semifinals on Saturday.

Sabalenka will face first-time finalist Elena Rybakina, who beat No. 5 Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the other semifinal.

Rybakina, ranked No. 6, fired 15 aces to seal the win over Pegula.

Sabalenka was pushed to the limit by No. 4 Anisimova, who matched Sabalenka’s power and aggression for over two hours in a rematch of the U.S. Open final.

The first set lasted an hour

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