Aryna Sabalenka Advances at WTA Finals
Aryna Sabalenka began her pursuit of a first WTA Finals title with a strong victory over eighth seed Jasmine Paolini on Sunday. Sabalenka dominated the match, winning 6-3, 6-1 in a 70-minute contest.
Paolini aimed to become the first Italian in ten years to defeat a current WTA No. 1 player, but Sabalenka's commanding performance included 24 winners and 11 aces.
Sabalenka broke Paolini's serve five times and lost her own serve only once, marking her sixth Tour-level win against the Italian.
Season Achievements
- This victory marks Sabalenka's 60th WTA win of the season, a feat matched only by Iga Swiatek in 2025.
- She has secured 52 wins against top-10 players, with 12 of those since January.
Player Comments
"We played (against each other) a lot and every time it’s a tough battle. Doesn’t matter what the score," Sabalenka said during her on-court interview. "I know that I always have to stay focused. If you give her an opportunity, she’s going to step in and take control of the game."
"I’m mostly happy with my focus today. I felt like everything was in control."
WTA Finals Record
Sabalenka is competing in the year-end tournament for the fifth consecutive season. Her best result came in 2022 when she reached the final but lost to Caroline Garcia.
Author's Summary: Aryna Sabalenka marked a major milestone by reaching 60 WTA match wins this season, showcasing strong focus and dominance at the WTA Finals opening round.
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