WTA Finals 2024: Zheng shines and puts Rybakina in the hot seat

The WTA Finals 2024 could tonight have their first player eliminated. It is Elena Rybakina, who finds herself in a truly difficult position after losing to Qinwen Zheng (7-6(4), 3-6, 6-1) and accumulating two defeats in the always tough group stage. The time off the courts is still evident for the Kazakh, who lacked consistency in her groundstrokes to overcome the challenge posed by the Chinese player, who now stands as the second player from her country to secure a victory in this tournament. Therefore, a win for Aryna Sabalenka tonight in her match against Jasmine Paolini would eliminate the Kazakh, turning the third day of this group into a showdown between Paolini and Zheng for the second spot. The rest of the scenarios still keep all contenders alive, although a two-set victory for Paolini would see the Italian through (in a yet to be determined position).

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