‘Diva’ Mirra Andreeva closes in on Sabalenka’s No. 2 ranking
Aryna Sabalenka’s year just keeps going from bad to worse. After losing her hold on the top spot to Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina earlier in the year, she is now in danger of losing the No 2 spot as well. The Belarussian on Wednesday was decimated 6-4, 6-0 by Russia’s Mirra Andreeva, the challenger to her position as the second-best player on the WTA Tour, with the teenager rattling off 11…
Aryna Sabalenka's quest for the No. 2 ranking on the WTA Tour is threatened as she suffered a decisive 6-4, 6-0 defeat to Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the WTA Finals. This win solidified Andreeva's position as the second-best player, as she now holds a 21-point lead over Sabalenka in the live rankings. Sabalenka, a reigning French Open champion, was unable to replicate her strong form from her previous matches, where she defeated both Elina Svitolina and Jessica Pegula.
Despite her best efforts, Sabalenka will need to secure a win against Svitolina in their final round-robin match if she wants to advance in the tournament.
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