# Sabalenka Overcomes Serve Issues, Andreeva Wins WTA Finals Opener

> Aryna Sabalenka beats serve struggles to advance, Andreeva impresses with win over top player.
- Title: Sabalenka Overcomes Serve Issues, Andreeva Wins WTA Finals…
- Summary: Aryna Sabalenka beats serve struggles to advance, Andreeva impresses with win over top player.
- Keywords: wta finals, aryna sabalenka, andreeva, karolina muchova, elina svitolina, jessica pegula, UBITENNIS
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/11/aryna-sabalenka-overcomes-serving-woes-diva-andreeva-impresses-in-wta-finals-openers
- Author: Adam Addicott
- Published: 2026-11-10T09:39:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wta finals, aryna sabalenka, andreeva, karolina muchova, elina svitolina, jessica pegula, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Aryna Sabalenka overcomes serve issues to win WTA Finals opener, Andreeva beats Svitolina with strong performance.