Published on 08/11/2024 01:42
by Jérémy Ernou
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Tennis Predictions
Semi-final of the WTA Finals this Friday evening in Riyadh with a shock that has all the makings of a final between the Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka and the American Coco Gauff.
If the suspense for the first place in the world was settled during the group stage following the elimination of Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka can concentrate 100% on the end of the tournament in Riyadh with only one objective, to lift the trophy , which will be the first time in her career for the three-time Garnd Slam winner. The Belarusian negotiated the first round well, qualifying very quickly for the last four, easily dominating the Chinese Qinwen Zheng and the Italian Jasmine Paolini without losing a single set. If the defeat against the Kazakh Elena Rybakina during the last match of the group had no impact since she was already qualified and assured of first place, the world number 1 was able to keep some under her feet for the semi-final which will take place this Friday against Coco Gauff.
The American finished second in her group with two wins and one loss. Victorious over the Polish Iga Swiatek and her compatriot Jessica Pegula, the 3rd player in the world ensured her qualification after two matches. But beaten yesterday by the Czech Barbaro Krejcikova in 2 sets, Coco Gauff gave up first place, putting Aryna Sabalenka on her way to a place in the final. In great form with 11 victories in the last 13 matches, the American knows that she has the weapons to undermine the Belarusian, provided she puts out a big match this evening.
