In White group of the WTA Finals in Singapore has determined the first participant in the semi-final stage.
Svetlana Kuznetsova, despite the grueling schedule, presented another surprise – the ex-second racket of the world in a protracted three-set winner match beat Karolina Pliskova, and after a half hour victory over Agnieszka Radwanska Garbine Muguruza officially made the semi-finalist of the Russian Final of the tournament.
During the match, the initiative repeatedly passed from one side to the other. To assess the nature of the match, suffice it to say that in the deciding set Kuznetsova was leading 4:1 and in the 12th game of Pliskova served for the match. Svetlana did a back break, and the tiebreak with a fourth match ball scored another comeback victory.
Karolina Pliskova (Czechia, 4) — Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia, 8) — 6:3, 2:6, 6:7
The champion of Roland Garros Garbinie of new York after his unexpected victory has not performed any strong tournament. Was no exception and the Final tournament – the Spaniard prematurely lost chances of an exit in the semifinals.
Radwanska, last year’s winner of the WTA Finals, in a match with Muguruza made six breaks and four lost the game on his serve.
Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland, 2) – Garbine Muguruza (Spain, 6) – 7:6, 6:3
Standings: Kuznetsova (4:2 in sets) – 2, then – (3:2) – 1, Pliskova (3:3) – 1, of Wind (1:4)
