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  "id": 19897282,
  "title": "Svitolina stuns Sabalenka to reach WTA Finals last four",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/svitolina-stuns-sabalenka-to-reach-wta-finals-last-four-19897282",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T01:06:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/11/1577225/svitolina-stuns-sabalenka-reach-wta-finals-last-four"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina edged out world number two Aryna Sabalenka in a grueling three-set match, securing her place in the WTA Finals semifinals. Svitolina triumphed 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, marking her second career win against Sabalenka. Sabalenka, who had an error-ridden first set, rallied in the second, taking a 5-1 lead. However, Svitolina capitalized on Sabalenka's mistakes, winning the third set 6-1. Svitolina, who previously won the WTA Finals in 2018, expressed her determination to find her game and maintain her focus throughout the match. As a group winner, Mirra Andreeva advanced to the semifinals with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over unseeded Diana Shnaider, who was replaced the day before by Russian third-ranked player, Jessica Pegula.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES, United States: Ukrainian veteran Elina Svitolina beat world number two Aryna Sabalenka in a rollercoaster three sets on Friday to punch her ticket to the WTA Finals last four, where she’ll face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "'I got a bit angry at myself' - Svitolina keeps WTA Finals hopes alive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/i-got-a-bit-angry-at-myself-svitolina-keeps-wta-finals-hopes-alive",
        "published": "2026-11-11T22:50:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Andreeva reaches WTA Finals semis, Svitolina fights back to beat Muchova",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/andreeva-reaches-wta-finals-semis-svitolina-fights-back-to-beat",
        "published": "2026-11-11T23:58:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Mirra Andreeva reaches WTA Finals semis, Svitolina fights back to beat Muchova",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/mirra-andreeva-reaches-wta-finals-semis-svitolina-fights-back-to-beat",
        "published": "2026-11-12T07:25:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Svitolina stuns Sabalenka to reach WTA Finals last four",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/svitolina-stuns-sabalenka-to-reach-wta-finals-last-four",
        "published": "2026-11-14T00:15:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Svitolina stuns Sabalenka to reach WTA Finals last four",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/svitolina-stuns-sabalenka-to-reach-wta-finals-last-four-19900040",
        "published": "2026-11-14T01:09:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Svitolina stuns Sabalenka to reach WTA Finals last four",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/svitolina-stuns-sabalenka-to-reach-wta-finals-last-four-19900282",
        "published": "2026-11-14T01:48:37.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}