WTA Year-End Finals Update: Two Semifinalists Decided & Leylah Achieves 3 Consecutive Wins, Swiatek Falls to Anisimova and Is Eliminated

On November 6th Beijing time, the third round of the WTA Year-End Finals group stage wrapped up with two matches. Leylah Fernandez shut out substitute Alexandrova 2-0, and Anisimova staged a comeback to defeat world No. 2 Swiatek 2-1. Thus, the group’s two semifinal spots are confirmed: Leylah as the undefeated leader with three wins, and Anisimova with a 2-1 record. Swiatek finished third and was knocked out, while Keys lost her second consecutive match and withdrew, finishing last and going home!

Leylah Fernandez versus Alexandrova. Leylah has been in scorching form this tournament, having beaten Swiatek and Anisimova to secure two straight wins and become the first player to reach the semifinals. She was originally scheduled to play Keys in the third round, but with Keys withdrawing, Alexandrova stepped in. Leylah maintained her momentum with powerful serves and consistent shot placement, gradually gaining the upper hand and ultimately winning 6-4, 6-4. This victory marked her third consecutive win, securing the top spot in the group and extending her winning streak to nine matches—her form is truly formidable!

Swiatek versus Anisimova. Both players entered this match with a 1-1 record, making this a direct showdown for a semifinal berth, with the initiative firmly in their hands. They have faced each other multiple times recently: Swiatek swept Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final, but Anisimova avenged that loss by defeating Swiatek at the US Open. This latest encounter was highly unpredictable. The match started with both players firing on all cylinders, exchanging intense rallies leading to a tiebreak, where Swiatek edged out 7-6 to take the first set. The second set was equally competitive, with Anisimova breaking through at the crucial moment to win 6-4 and even the match. In the decider, Anisimova dominated, unleashing full power to claim a 6-2 victory, completing a 2-1 comeback over Swiatek. It’s clear Anisimova has risen strongly, now boasting two consecutive wins against Swiatek!

With these results, two semifinalists from this event are confirmed: Leylah Fernandez and Anisimova. We now await the other group’s two semifinalists. Although Sabalenka has two wins, she still faces the possibility of elimination. Meanwhile, Gauff and Pegula also have chances to reach the semifinals. Looking forward to some thrilling battles ahead!

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