# Sabalenka wins WTA Finals opener despite wayward serve

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sabalenka-wins-wta-finals-opener-despite-wayward-serve/
- Published: 2026-11-09T23:51:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T00:24:56+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cr20w0q8lgy1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Elections, Politics, Sport

## Key points

- Sabalenka beat Muchova in straight sets.
- She recovered from a break down in both sets.
- Andreeva defeated Svitolina 6-4 6-0.

## Summary

Aryna Sabalenka began her WTA Finals campaign with a close win over Karolina Muchova, despite struggling with her serve and showing visible frustration. The world number two recovered from a break down in both sets to win 7-6 (7-2) 7-5, putting her in contention for her first title at the season-ending event.

Sabalenka hit seven double faults and four aces, landing 59% of her first serves and winning 33 of 44 points behind them. She is playing the Finals for the sixth time and is seen as a leading contender after world number one Elena Rybakina withdrew; Mirra Andreeva also opened with a 6-4 6-0 win over Elina Svitolina.

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