{
  "id": 19956356,
  "title": "Aryna Sabalenka crashes out of WTA Finals as Elina Svitolina books last-four spot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/aryna-sabalenka-crashes-out-of-wta-finals-as-elina-svitolina-books",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T09:16:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aryna-sabalenka-crashes-wta-finals-091649315.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from the WTA Finals after losing six consecutive games to Elina Svitolina. The former world No 1 suffered a disappointing end to her season, as Svitolina claimed her first victory over her in six years. Svitolina secured her place in the semi-finals by winning the final set 6-1, after Sabalenka had responded to a break down in the second set. Sabalenka, who has yet to win a grand slam title in 2026, also lost in the finals of the Australian Open and US Open to Elena Rybakina, replacing herself as world No 1. Svitolina, who is playing at her first WTA Finals since 2019, praised her performance, describing it as a \"roller coaster\" match. She will face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in the semi-finals on Saturday. Andreeva, who defeated Diana Shnaider 6-1 6-1 in just 55 minutes, has yet to drop a set in the tournament.",
  "summary": "Sabalenka exited the WTA Finals at the group stage for the first time since 2021",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-14T01:06:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}