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title: "Cori Gauff makes history: Qualifies for WTA finals"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/38617/cori-gauff-makes-history-qualifies-for-wta-finals
published: 2024-11-09T04:00:44Z
language: en
author: "Dmitri Ciolacu"
section: "Sport"
source: moldova1.md
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# Cori Gauff makes history: Qualifies for WTA finals

> American tennis sensation Cori Gauff has made history by qualifying for her first WTA Finals. In a thrilling semifinal match held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Gauff defeated world number one Arina Sabalenka by a score of 7-6, 6-3.

American tennis sensation Cori Gauff has made history by qualifying for her first WTA Finals. In a thrilling semifinal match held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Gauff defeated world number one Arina Sabalenka by a score of 7-6, 6-3.

![eurosport.com](https://storage.moldova1.md/images/b5c9fd45-5309-4b1b-9c33-c8571f6ddf6e.jpg)

*Sursa: eurosport.com*

Sabalenka held a 6-5 lead in the opening set, but Gauff rallied to break serve and force a tiebreak, which she won 7-4. In the second set, Gauff dominated, establishing a 4-1 lead and ultimately securing the victory.

In the other semifinal, China's Qinwen Zheng triumphed over Czech player Barbora Krejcikova, winning 6-3, 7-5.

The highly anticipated final of the WTA Finals will take place on Saturday. The champion will receive a prize purse of over $4.4 million.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**