MX23RW : Wednesday, November 6 01:51:57| >> :600:253127985:253127985:

Dominika Cibulkova stays alive in WTA Finals with battling win over Simona Halep

Dominika Cibulkova keeps alive her hopes of reaching the final four at the WTA Finals by beating Simona Halep in straight sets in Singapore.

Dominika Cibulkova remains in contention for a spot in the final four of the WTA Finals in Singapore after battling through a round-robin clash against Simona Halep.

The 27-year-old will reach the semi-finals if Angelique Kerber defeats Madison Keys in straight sets later today, but it is the end of the road for Halep.

It took Cibulkova one hour and 50 minutes to claim a 6-3 7-6(5) triumph, and it was a quick start from the Slovakian as she went an early break up in the first set.

Cibulkova's break point was the only one created in the opening set, but it was a frantic second set with both players losing serve three times.

Halep came close to taking advantage, but Cibulkova saved two break points before forcing a tie-break, which she sealed 7-5 to keep her campaign alive.

ID:284108: cacheID:284108:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1364:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Johanna Konta of Britain hits a return to Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland at the China Open on October 9, 2016
Read Next:
Draw made for WTA Finals in Singapore
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!