In the duel between Elena and Arina, the fate of the second ticket to the semi-finals is decided
One of the two scheduled matches of the third round in the Bacalar group ended in Cancun, Mexico. Final tournament WTA Finals-2023.
American tennis player Jessica Pegulawho previously qualified for the 1/2 finals ahead of schedule, inflicted a third defeat on the Greek Maria Sakkari – 2:0.
The fate of the second berth from the group was decided in a head-to-head confrontation with the world’s first racket Arina Sabalenko and representative of Kazakhstan Elena Rybakina. Arina won the first set (6:2), but the second was interrupted with the score 5:3 in favor of Elena and on her serve. The reason is rain. The match is scheduled to be completed this evening.
Also today, the decisive matches of the Chetumal group will take place: Coco Gauff will fight with Marketa Vondrousova, and Iga Šwiatek will meet with Ons Jabeur.
- WTA Finals. Cancun, Mexico. Bakalar Group. 3rd round
Jessica Pegula (USA, 5) — Maria Sakkari (Greece, 8) — 2:0 (6:3, 6:2)
Arina Sabalenka (-, 1) – Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan, 4) – 1:0 (6:2, 3:5 – postponed)
Source: Sportarena
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