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Sabalenka makes semis in WTA Finals

CANCUN, Mexico: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, in a rain-disrupted group match on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to reach the semifinals of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals.

The Belarusian, who finished second in her group behind unbeaten American Jessica Pegula, kept her bid for the year-end No. 1 ranking on track with a victory that took two days to complete.