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Andreeva crushes Sabalenka to reach WTA Finals semis

The 19-year-old Russian won 11 games in a row to beat world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-0 and advance as group winner.

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Andreeva crushes Sabalenka to reach WTA Finals semis

The 19-year-old Russian won 11 games in a row to beat world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-0 and advance as group winner.

In brief

The 19-year-old Russian won 11 games in a row to beat world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-0 and advance as group winner. Mirra Andreeva beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-0 at the WTA Finals to reach the semi-finals as group winner, winning 11 consecutive games. Originally reported by BBC News.

Andreeva's dominant run

Mirra Andreeva clenches her fist in celebration after beating Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals

Mirra Andreeva won eleven games in a row to thrash world number two Aryna Sabalenka six four, six zero at the WTA Finals.

From 4-1 down to victory

The nineteen-year-old French Open champion was four one down in the opening set before producing superb tennis to take control completely.

Andreeva credits Sabalenka's struggles

Andreeva told Sky Sports she felt Sabalenka did not have her best day and that she could not take all the credit for the victory.

“I will be honest, I feel like Aryna did not have the best day.”

Sabalenka's collapse

Sabalenka hit twenty three unforced errors and failed to produce a single ace. From a double break lead, she won only ten more points.

Svitolina fights back against Muchova

Elina Svitolina lost the first set six four to Karolina Muchova but recovered to win six two, six two and keep her title hopes alive.

Svitolina channels frustration to victory

Svitolina told Sky Sports she got angry at herself after her first match loss and directed that anger towards the ball to find her game.

“I tried to direct my anger towards the ball and I found my game in the end.”

The essence

Mirra Andreeva beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-0 at the WTA Finals to reach the semi-finals as group winner, winning 11 consecutive games.

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