Aryna Sabalenka overcomes shaky serve to win WTA Finals opener

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Aryna Sabalenka started her WTA Finals campaign with a gritty win over Karolina Muchova.

Aryna Sabalenka overcame serving issues to secure a hard-fought victory against Karolina Muchova at the WTA Finals. The world number one is seeking her first title at the prestigious season-ending tournament. Other top players have also begun their campaigns with opening match victories.

The matchAryna Sabalenka defeated Karolina Muchova in a tightly contested opening fixture.
The backgroundThe top-seeded player has never previously captured the prestigious season-ending championship title.

What's new · 14h agoAryna Sabalenka secured a victory over Karolina Muchova in her opening match at the tournament.

Why it matters

The WTA Finals draw together the finest tennis players of the season for a high-stakes championship battle. Early round matches set the tone for the grueling tournament as competitors vie for the year-end crown.

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Nov 4The draw for the WTA Finals was announced ahead of the tournament.
Nov 9Aryna Sabalenka defeated Karolina Muchova in her opening match at the WTA Finals.

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