Gauff generated six break points to Sabalenka’s four and built on early momentum in the opening set’s tiebreak that she carried through to the second set.

Coco Gauff may be saving the best for last. In what is shaping up to be potentially her best week of the season, Coco Gauff beat the world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in two turbulent sets Friday to set up a championship battle against the Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen this weekend at the WTA Tour Finals.

Coco Gauff defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka on Friday to set up a showdown with Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the final of the WTA Finals. Gauff generated six break points to Sabalenka's four in the 7-6 (4),

On Friday, Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1 in the world) meets Coco Gauff (No. 3) in the semifinals at the Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara.Sabalenka’s last competition was a win, 6-2, 6-2, over Ashlyn

There is not much left for Aryna Sabalenka to accomplish this season. Sabalenka has already clinched the WTA year-end No. 1 ranking to cap off her two Grand Slam titles.However, every match is important to Sabalenka.

Elena Rybakina defeats World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals, and Jessica Pegula withdraws with a knee injury.

The mighty impressive Sabalenka has won 23 of her last 24 matches, and three of the last four tournaments in which she has featured.

In the semifinals at the Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara on Friday, Aryna Sabalenka (ranked No. 1) meets Coco Gauff (No. 3). Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1 ranking) will meet Coco Gauff (No. 3) in the semifinals at the Akron WTA Finals Guadalajara on Friday, November 8.Sabalenka is favored over Gauff in this match, with -225