Aryna Sabalenka reacts after losing a point against Elina Svitolina at the WTA FinalsImage source, Getty Images
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Aryna Sabalenka had not failed to reach the last four at the WTA Finals since 2021

ByHarry PooleBBC Sport journalist
  • Published20 minutes ago

Aryna Sabalenka's season ended in disappointment as Elina Svitolina beat the former world number one to claim her place in the knockout stage at the WTA Finals.

Sabalenka took her frustration out on her racquet and reacted to losing a point by crouching to the ground at the back of the court as a semi-final place slipped away.