Aryna Sabalenka overcame a frustrating serve and Muchova's resistance to win 7-6 (7-2) 7-5 in their WTA Finals group match. The world number two battled back from a break down in both sets, cutting a frustrated figure but growing stronger with her forehand. She produced seven double faults but landed 59% of her first serves. With Elena Rybakina withdrawing, Sabalenka is the favourite for the title. Muchova, who had a winning head-to-head record against her, served for the first set but errors forced a tie-break. The second set featured five breaks of serve before Sabalenka closed out the match.
Mirra Andreeva impressed with a 6-4 6-0 victory over Elina Svitolina, saving all six break points and hitting nine winners. Elsewhere, Cameron Norrie beat James Duckworth 7-5 6-0 to reach the Stockholm Open second round, while Toby Samuel defeated Leo Borg 6-3 6-2.
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