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Elena Rybakina Makes WTA Finals History as First Kazakh Semifinalist

Rybakina reached the WTA Finals semis as Kazakhstan’s first, sweeping group play 3–0 after beating Alexandrova 6-4, 6-4, earlier ousting Anisimova and Swiatek. “Every match I play, I want to win… each win gives you confidence.” On Alexandrova: “big serve… difficult to return.” Next she meets Pegula, trailing 2–3 but winning their last Billie Jean King Cup meeting.