Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina reaches the semifinals after defeating world number two Aryna Sabalenka.
Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina defeated Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in three sets to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Svitolina won the match 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 at Indian Wells in California, United States.
Sabalenka won the second set but was unable to maintain her performance in the deciding set. Svitolina took control and secured the victory after breaking her opponent’s serve six times.
According to Reuters, the victory was Svitolina’s first win over Sabalenka in more than six years.
Svitolina will face Linda Noskova in the semifinals, while Sabalenka’s campaign in the season-ending tournament has ended.
