Andreeva overcame a 3-1 deficit in the second set to defeat Pegula in straight sets, maintaining an undefeated record without dropping a single set across four matches. She now meets Svitolina, who routed Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in just over an hour. While Andreeva defeated Svitolina handily during round-robin play earlier in the week, the Ukrainian veteran noted she has adjusted her tactics ahead of Sunday's championship.
Key points
Andreeva holds a 2-1 head-to-head advantage over Svitolina, including a straight-sets vic…: Andreeva holds a 2-1 head-to-head advantage over Svitolina, including a straight-sets victory during round-robin play on Monday.
Svitolina has successfully reached the final in all three of her career appearances at th…: Svitolina has successfully reached the final in all three of her career appearances at the elite eight-player championship.
The championship match will conclude the $10 million tournament between the third seed An…: The championship match will conclude the $10 million tournament between the third seed Andreeva and sixth seed Svitolina.
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INDIAN WELLS, California, Nov 14 : Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva extended her unbeaten run at the WTA Finals on Saturday, dispatching American Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-4 to reach the final, where she will face a resurgent Elina Svitolina.
Andreeva's heavy groundstrokes, strong serving and tireless defense were too much for the American in their first career meeting, played under sunny skies in the California desert.
"It was a tough match," Andreeva said. "You have to work hard to win a point against her. She is going to leave everything out there and make your life complicated, so I wanted to make her life complicated as well today."
The opening set was tight until Andreeva pounced on a looping shot from Pegula and drilled a forehand winner to break serve for a 5-3 lead.
Pegula, backed by a supportive crowd, earned break points as Andreeva served for the set, but shanked an overhead and Andreeva took the set two points later when her opponent's backhand found the net.
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