RIYADH: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka battled past Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a fierce semifinal showdown to earn her place in the WTA Finals championship match against Elena Rybakina, as both contenders aim to capture their maiden Billie Jean King Trophy.

The highly anticipated final on Saturday will feature the tournament’s two unbeaten players. Sabalenka, last year’s runner-up, enters with a slight advantage - she leads Rybakina 8–5 in their career meetings, including a victory in the 2023 Australian Open final.

"It's going to be another powerful match," Sabalenka said after the match. "I feel like today was great preparation for Elena and I'm looking forward to leaving everything I have (on court) in the last match of the season and fight for this beautiful trophy."

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