Iga Swiatek has won five titles in 2024 but been replaced as world number one Defending champion Iga Swiatek has been knocked out of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia after group rival Barbora Krejcikova beat Coco Gauff to secure her place in the semi-finals.

Defending WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the season-ending championship on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova's 7-5 6-4 win over Coco Gauff meant the Polish world number two failed to advance to the last four.

Defending champion Iga Swiatek has been knocked out of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia after group rival Barbora Krejcikova beat Coco Gauff to secure her place in the semi-finals .

Barbora Krejcikova – After losing her opening match against Swiatek, Krejcikova put herself into contention for a semi-final spot by beating Pegula. If Krejcikova wins her final match against Gauff, she will reach the semi-finals and eliminate Swiatek.

Krejcikova, the Wimbledon champion, won the Orange Group and will face Zheng in Friday's semifinals, while Gauff will take on Purple Group winner Sabalenka

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) -Defending WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the season-ending championship on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova's 7-5 6-4 win over Coco Gauff meant the Polish world number two failed to advance to the last four.

Defending champion Iga Swiatek will qualify for the semi-finals of the WTA Finals if Coco Gauff beats Barbora Krejcikova later on Thursday.

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