Sabalenka's season ended by Svitolina at WTA Finals
Aryna Sabalenka's season ends in disappointment as Elina Svitolina beats the former world number one to claim her place in the knockout stage at the WTA Finals.
As the WTA Finals prepares for its 2026 edition, the tournament's format has been finalized. Following the early withdrawal of world No. 1 Elena Rybakina due to illness, Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina is set to join Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk as an alternate for the singles competition. The eight top-ranked players and doubles teams will compete in the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from November 8-15 in Indian Wells, California.
In the singles draw, Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva will face off in the first semifinal, while Elina Svitolina and Linda Nosková will meet in the other. Pegula defeated Coco Gauff in the opening round, while Svitolina stunned Aryna Sabalenka in a similar match. The doubles draw features teams from six different countries, with the top seed going to Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani. The tournament will be broadcast on Tennis Channel in the U.S. and Sky Sports in the U.K.
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