Muguruza, Kontaveit to play for title at year-end WTA Finals

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Published November 16, 2021 4:34 PM

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ
Associated Press

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Garbiñe Muguruza has beaten Paula Badosa in straight sets and will play Anett Kontaveit for the title in the WTA Finals. The sixth-seeded Muguruza is the first Spaniard to reach the singles final in in the women’s season-ending tournament since 1993 when Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario was runner-up to Steffi Graff. The 28-year-old Muguruza lost in the semifinals in 2015. Eighth-seeded Kontaveit beat Maria Sakkari 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to advance, ensuring two first-time finalists at the women’s season-ending championship.

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