As the WTA Tour Finals round-robin stages progress, Aryna Sabalenka is one win away from securing the year-end No. 1 ranking after qualifying for the semifinals. Sabalenka was drawn with Jasmine Paolini,

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a scare late in the second set to oust Jasmine Paolini in straight sets 6-3 7-5 at the WTA Finals and became the first player to seal a semifinal spot in Riyadh.

Aryna Sabalenka reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Jasmine Paolini on Monday for a second straight victory in the group stage.

Aryna Sabalenka withstands Jasmine Paolini fight-back to seal WTA Finals progress - The World No 1 is through to the last four after a a 6-3 7-5 victory

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated No. 4 seed Jasmine Paolini of Italy 6-3, 7-5 on Monday to improve to 2-0 at the WTA Finals Riyadh and guarantee herself a spot in the semifinals in Saudi Arabia.

Aryna Sabalenka can put one hand on the year-end No. 1 ranking trophy if she defeats Jasmine Paolini in the second group match at the 2024 WTA Finals. Elsewhere, Elena Rybakina and Qinwen Zheng will attempt to get their first win on the board.