Elina Svitolina upset Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to reach the WTA Finals semifinals, where she’ll face Linda Noskova. Mirra Andreeva also advanced, beating late replacement Diana Shnaider in a one-sided match; Andreeva will play Jessica Pegula.

By the Numbers
  • Svitolina def. Sabalenka, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
  • Svitolina converted 6 of 8 break points; Sabalenka made 35 errors.
  • Andreeva def. Shnaider, 6-2, 6-1, in 55 minutes.
  • Andreeva won 12 of the final 13 games and converted 6 of 7 break points.
Yes, But

Sabalenka rallied to win the second set and took an early break in the third, but a costly run of errors derailed her comeback. Shnaider, called in after Karolina Muchova withdrew, had spent the week practicing without knowing whether she would play.

State of Play
  • Svitolina faces Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in Saturday’s semifinal.
  • Andreeva meets Jessica Pegula in the other semifinal after finishing group play 3-0.
  • Muchova withdrew with a gastrointestinal illness; Elena Rybakina also withdrew before the tournament, citing illness and exhaustion.
Bottom Line

Svitolina’s composure and break-point execution carried her past Sabalenka, while Andreeva advanced with authority. Both semifinal matchups are set, with Svitolina chasing another WTA Finals title and Andreeva continuing a dominant run.