Aryna Sabalenka downs Jessica Pegula to keep herself alive for WTA Finals semi-finals

Aryna Sabalenka did her part by beating Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-5 and she now awaits the result of the second match to see whether she progresses.

The Belarussian player needs Maria Sakkari to win at least one set in her match against Ons Jabeur in order to secure a spot in the semi-finals. That is due to the fact that she was able to beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets. She is out of the competition if Jabeur wins in straight sets and that's the only result that keeps her out, if Sakkari wins one set or wins the match, she is in.

It was a good match from Sabalenka who was able to beat who was once more all over the place. Pegula has been largely playing a very bad WTA Finals and that was the case today as well. She attacked but there was no sign of her consistency that made her the 3rd best player in the world for the majority of this year.

She had 12 winners and 26 unforced errors which was simply too much as Sabalenka kept her cool and cruised towards a straight sets finish.