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Elina Svitolina and Karolina Pliskova through to WTA Finals last four in Singapore

Pliskova's victory meant she completed her White Group play with a 2-1 record to advance to the semi-finals for the second year in a row while Svitolina made it 3-0 with latest win

By Sky Sports Tennis

Last Updated: 25/10/18 3:51pm

Elina Svitolina won the second set of her contest to knock out defending champion Caroline Wozniacki
Elina Svitolina won the second set of her contest to knock out defending champion Caroline Wozniacki

Elina Svitolina and Karolina Pliskova did enough to secure their spots in the WTA Finals last four on Thursday.

Pliskova defeated Petra Kvitova to become the first player to qualify for the semi-finals at the WTA Finals in Singapore, before Svitolina eliminated defending champion Caroline Wozniacki from the White Group.

Wozniacki knew only a straight-sets victory would be enough and won the last three games of the opening set to take it and give herself hope.

The Dane was a break up in the second as well but Svitolina, who had won both her opening matches, hit back and finally took her fifth set point in the 12th game, celebrating exuberantly, before the Ukrainian stayed perfect thanks to a 5-7 7-5 6-3 success.

"It was an amazing match as Caroline always brings the best out of you, to really push yourself, so I have to thank her for making me push my limits," Svitolina said after handing Wozniacki her second loss of the week.

"I am more mature now so it was all about staying calm and fighting for every ball."

Karolina Pliskova beat Petra Kvitova to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Singapore
Karolina Pliskova beat Petra Kvitova to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Singapore

Pliskova stayed patient as she secured a first victory over fellow Czech Kvitova. Her 2-1 record was enough to advance to the semi-finals of the eight-woman tournament for the second year in a row.

Kvitova's hopes were over, with only a straight-sets victory enough to give her a chance, as Pliskova recovered from 3-0 down in the second set to beat Kvitova 6-3 6-4.

"I cannot be more happy right now. It was a good match and she's a great player. She has always beaten me in the past but I knew I had a chance as I have been playing well," Pliskova said.

"I'm not thinking about the next match yet, I'll do what I can to recover first. Before the tournament, I said to myself that I want to enjoy it and I will continue to do just that."

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