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Barbora Krejcikova: Barbora Krejcikova, the last player to qualify for the WTA Finals in Riyadh, kept her semifinal dreams alive by decisively defeating Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-3, in 69 minutes game.

The Czech star, ranked No. 13, entered the tournament facing fierce competition. Her opening match pitted her against Swiatek, who is still vying with Aryna Sabalenka for the No.1 ranking. Although Krejcikova found herself in a promising position with a set and two service breaks against the Polish player, Swiatek staged a comeback, ultimately taking the match in three sets and delivering a blow to Krejcikova’s campaign.

On Tuesday, Krejcikova delivered a powerful performance, registering her highest ace count of the season with 11 aces. The victory was also significant for Pegula, who was eliminated from the tournament as a result of her second consecutive loss.