Reigning champion Elena Rybakina is leading the charge alongside the talented Belinda Bencic, Ashlyn Krueger and Linda Noskova
The semi-finals at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open are set to deliver some exciting tennis action after a series of captivating quarter-final encounters.
Fans have enjoyed a wonderful spectacle all week, with the Mubadala Tennis Village proving to be a great hit with visitors throughout.
With reigning champion Elena Rybakina leading the charge, alongside the talented Belinda Bencic, Ashlyn Krueger, and Linda Noskova, the final stages of the tournament promise high-level tennis and fierce competition.
Rybakina’s nerve-tingling victory over Jabeur
Elena Rybakina, the defending champion, fought off a spirited challenge from Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in a dramatic quarter-final clash.
The sixth meeting between the two players saw a match full of twists and turns, with Rybakina ultimately prevailing in a thrilling tie-break after two hours and 25 minutes.
Bencic holds steady against Vondrousova
In the first quarter-final of the day, 2023 champion Belinda Bencic secured her place in the semi-finals with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Marketa Vondrousova.
The match, a repeat of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics final, saw Bencic battling hard against the Czech player, who had already defeated Emma Raducanu and Yulia Putintseva earlier in the tournament.
Krueger’s breakthrough moment
Ashlyn Krueger achieved a career milestone by reaching her first WTA 500 semi-final after a thrilling three-set win over 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez.
Krueger, who staged a stunning comeback in her previous round against Daria Kasatkina, showed her mettle once again as she edged past Fernandez 7-5, 4-6, 6-2.
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Noskova’s steady progression
Czech star Linda Noskova continued her impressive tournament run, following up her stunning win over Paula Badosa with another commanding performance against Magda Linette.
Noskova progressed to the semi-finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory, further cementing her status as one of the most exciting young talents in tennis.
The stage is set for an electrifying semi-final lineup
With Rybakina, Bencic, Krueger, and Noskova advancing to the semi-finals, the stage is set for an electrifying finish to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
Each match promises intense competition, as the players vie for the prestigious title in Abu Dhabi. The semi-finals are sure to showcase thrilling rallies, powerful serves, and high-stakes tennis as the tournament nears its conclusion.
7-8 February, Zayed Sports City. For further information, visit mubadalaabudhabiopen.com
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