Svitolina makes WTA Finals semis by beating Sabalenka

Elina Svitolina overcame Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals on Friday, winning on her fourth match point. Both players had more errors than winners. Svitolina hit 21 winners, made 24 errors and won six of eight break points in beating Sabalenka for the first time in six years and just the second in their eight career meetings. “She gave me a few chances here and there so I could find my shots,” said Svitolina, who won the finals in 2018, was runner-up in 2019 and then didn't qualify again until this year. Sabalenka, who was runner-up last year, rallied to take the second set and was up an early break in the third before coming undone with 35 errors. Her trademark frustration took over, as she talked to herself, gestured, shook her head and appeared disgusted. She didn't speak to the media afterward. Svitolina will face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in the semifinals on Saturday at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Svitolina became a first-time mother four years ago. “I want my daughter to see me win tournaments,” she said. Mirra Andreeva won 12 of the final 13 games to cruise past her frequent doubles partner Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1...