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Sabalenka Overcomes Serve Issues, Andreeva Wins WTA Finals Opener
Aryna Sabalenka beats serve struggles to advance, Andreeva impresses with win over top player.
In brief
Aryna Sabalenka beats serve struggles to advance, Andreeva impresses with win over top player. Aryna Sabalenka overcomes serve issues to win WTA Finals opener, Andreeva beats Svitolina with strong performance. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Sabalenka's WTA Finals opener
Aryna Sabalenka wins straight sets against Karolina Muchova in WTA Finals opener.
“It was a bit tricky with the sun [and] with the shade”
Sabalenka's serve struggles
Sabalenka produced seven double faults and won only 11 of 30 points behind second serve.
Sabalenka's team changes
Sabalenka reports Max Mirnyi and Helen Murawska have left her team after weak season.
“He’s not here at Indian Wells with us but Max has always been a great supporter”
Andreeva's win over Svitolina
Andreeva beats Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-0 in WTA Finals opener.
“Honestly, I feel like I haven’t had a lot of Top 10 wins this season”
Andreeva's 'diva' comment
Andreeva apologizes after Jessica Pegula calls her a 'diva' at practice session.
“I really appreciated that she came up to me on the same day”
Sabalenka faces Andreeva next
Sabalenka will play Andreeva in WTA Finals Wednesday match.
The takeaway
Aryna Sabalenka overcomes serve issues to win WTA Finals opener, Andreeva beats Svitolina with strong performance.
