Saturday 26 October 2019

Zhuhai - final day of round robin matches

Final day of round robin matches were played, and semi final line ups determined, in Zhuhai.

WTA Elite Trophy - a WTA tournament contested by the top players not qualified for the WTA Finals, on Hard, in Zhuhai, China, 22-27 October 2019.

Defending champion:

Ash Barty (9) who defeated Wang Qiang (11) 6-3 6-4

Barty is unable to defend her title as she will be playing next week in Shenzhen, attempting to retain her #1 ranking at year end


Orchid Group

- Petra Martić (5) defeated Zheng Saisai (12) 6-4 6-3


As all 3 players in the group finished on 1 win, 1 loss, a tie break was required, and it came down to % of games won:

Zheng Saisai 51.35%

Petra Martić 50%

Madison Keys 48.65%


Zheng Saisai, only accepted into the tournament as a wildcard, through to the semis


Rose Group 

- Aryna Sabalenka (4) defeated Elise Mertens (6) 6-4 3-6 7-5


Aryna Sabalenka has won both her matches, therefore wins her group and advances to the semi finals.


Camellia Group

- Karolina Muchova (11) defeated Sofia Kenin (2) 6-4 4-6 6-3


Karolina Muchova has won both her matches, therefore wins her group and advances to the semi finals


Semi final match ups 


Kiki Bertens (1) v wildcard Zheng Saisai (12)

Karolina Muchova (11) v Aryna Sabalenka (4)

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