The decisive semifinal of the Tour of Champions 2023 between Aryna Sabalenko (WTA leader) and Olena Rybakina (Wimbledon champion 2022) was interrupted due to adverse weather conditions in Cancun, Mexico.
The match between Sabalenka and Rybakin was suspended – the weather played havoc in Cancun
With the score 6-2, 3-5 in favor of Sabalenka, the referee decided to stop the game. The name of the second semi-finalist in Grupa Bacalar will be known during the day on Saturday.
In the other match of the day in this group, Jessica Pegula beat Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2.
The American ended this phase of the competition with consecutive victories, while the athlete from Greece recorded only defeats.
Olena Rybakina throws the ball, but the wind has a mind of its own.
Elena smiles.
The crowd cheers for her and tries to support her.
Trying to make the best of a difficult situation, she makes a double mistake.
These conditions are terrible. pic.twitter.com/8mPI9YSCux
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) November 3, 2023
mother nature wanted the word uD83DuDE02 pic.twitter.com/EBRnm7GnYn
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) November 3, 2023
The 2023 Tournament of Champions takes place from October 29 to November 5 on hard court in Cancun, Mexico. Its total prize pool is $9,000,000, starting with the top eight players of the season, and the reigning champion is Caroline Garcia (she did not qualify for this year’s edition).
Source: Hot News
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