WTA Finals final: Elina Svitolina v Mirra Andreeva – live

Mirra Andreeva and Elina Svitolina reached the WTA Finals championship match after winning their semi-finals in straight sets. Andreeva’s run underlines her rapid rise, while Svitolina is seeking a second title at the season-ending tournament.

The 19-year-old Andreeva beat fifth seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4 and has reached the final without losing a set, conceding just 18 games in four matches. She also defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-0, and will rise to world No 2 on Monday regardless of the final result. Svitolina beat Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 6-2, 6-1; she previously won the Finals in 2018. Andreeva won their group-stage meeting 6-4, 6-0. Sabalenka also apologised after a remark during her match with Svitolina was interpreted by some online as an insult, saying it was aimed at spectators.