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coco goff, Arina Sabalenka And jessica pegula move towards the last day of wta finals Round-robin stage with the possibility of reaching the semi-finals.
Defending champion Gauff kept her chances alive by defeating Jasmine Paolini in straight sets, while world No. 1 Sabalenka recorded her second win with a three-set victory over Pegula.
Gauff will face Sabalenka in the final group match on Thursday, their first meeting since the French Open final in June. Before that, Pegula will face already eliminated Paolini, who is battling illness.
elena rybakina Group winners advance to the second round-robin amanda anisimova She joined them after her hard-fought victory over Iga Swiatek on Wednesday.
WTA Finals: results so far
Sabalenka started her bid first wta finals Won the title with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Paolini. Pegula then defeated Gauff 6-3, 6-7, 6-2, as the defending champion struggled with her serve and forehand.
Gauff responded by defeating Paolini 6–3, 6–2, before Sabalenka rallied to defeat Pegula 6–4, 2–6, 6–3. However, a set won by Pegula could make all the difference.
WTA Finals: Who needs what to qualify?
If Pegula and Sabalenka win
- Sabalenka became group winner and Pegula became runner-up
If Pegula and Gauff win
- If Gauff and Pegula win in straight sets, Sabalenka will be eliminated. If Pegula wins in straight sets and Gauff wins in three sets, qualification will be determined by the number of games won in the round-robin.
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If Paolini and Sabalenka win
- Pegula can only advance with a loss if she wins a set and Gauff loses in straight sets.
Paolini wins in 2 + Salenka wins in 2 = 1. Sabalenka, 2. Gouffs in the world.
Paolini wins in 3 + Salenka wins in 2 = 1. Sabalenka, 2. Gauffs in the world.
Paolini wins in 2 + Salenka wins in 3 = 1. Sabalenka, 2. Gouffs in the world.
Paolini wins in 3 + Sabalenka wins in 3 = 1. Sabalenka, 3. Pegula
If Paolini and Gauff win
- Gauff advances as group winner, Sabalenka as runner-up