WTA Finals Day 8 Picks 2026- Final (Sunday 15th November)

The WTA Tour comes to a conclusion on Sunday and the players can head into the off-season and begin building up fitness towards the opening of the 2027 season.

In a little over two months from now, the Australian Open will begin and there are going to be some warm up tournaments in the build up to that, which will see some of the top names return to action. That does mean a short off-season for the players on the Tour, but there is still some time to refresh and be ready to challenge in the opening Grand Slam.

Before that, the WTA Finals have to be completed and the Final features the players with the best momentum to take into this last Singles match of the 2026 season.

Mirra Andreeva - 3.5 games v Elina Svitolina: These two players met in the opening Group match and Mirra Andreeva and Elina Svitolina have worked their way through to the Final.

The former has won all four matches played in Indian Wells, but Elina Svitolina has won three in a row and the last couple of performances have been the best in the tournament.

This will give the Ukrainian a lot of confidence in her bid to overturn the defeat to Mirra Andreeva last week, but the younger player is the higher Ranked player and she has made it through the tournament without too much fuss.

When they met last week in the Group, Mirra Andreeva was the stronger player all around and she is the right favourite as long as she can hold herself together. Winning the French Open will have given her the confidence to do that, while she has been the more consistent server of the two players competing in the Final.

Elina Svitolina will be very pleased to have come through her Semi Final in the manner she did, but this is another step up in terms of level of opponent and it may be tough to bridge the obvious gap that existed when these two met in the Group.

It was Elina Svitolina who won a big match between the pair at the Australian Open, but both hard court matches between the two here in Indian Wells have resulted in straight sets wins for Mirra Andreeva and the World Number 3 can round out a fantastic year by winning another big title.

MY PICK: Mirra Andreeva - 3.5 Games @ 1.72 Bet365 (1 Unit)

WTA Finals: 6-3, + 2.14 Units (11 Units Staked, + 19.45% Yield)

ATP Finals Day 1 Picks 2026 (Sunday 15th November)

The WTA Finals will be concluded on Sunday when the Final is played between Mirra Andreeva and Elina Svitolina and there will be a separate thread with the Pick from that contest that should be out a few hours before the Final is set to begin.

On the same day, the ATP Finals begin and it feels like it could be a wide open tournament with the end of year World Number 1 not the most convincing.

Alexander Zverev is in action on Sunday as he sits in the same Group as Rafael Jodar, Ben Shelton and Arthur Fils.

The favourite has to be Carlos Alcaraz this week as he has looked like he is over the injury that kept him away from the Tour for a number of months, but all eight players involved have to believe they are going to have a strong impact in Turin.

Alexander Zverev - 2.5 games v Rafael Jodar: Twelve months ago, Rafael Jodar was playing in the Next Gen Finals and that underlines how far the Spaniard has come in 2026.

He reached the Final in Shanghai since the US Open, but there have been a number of early defeats for Jodar since the last Grand Slam of the season.

When he played Alexander Zverev at the French Open, the amount of tennis that Rafael Jodar had to play to reach the Quarter Final caught up with him and led to a straight sets defeat.

The World Number 1 lost very early in Paris, but he had been in consistent enough form before that with a Quarter Final run followed by a couple of Semi Final efforts. People still doubt Alexander Zverev and that has to give him motivation and he has been the stronger hard court player of the two in this opening Group match.

Alexander Zverev is going to have to serve well to keep the pressure on Rafael Jodar and, if he can do that, it will be the key to winning this opening match at the Tour Finals.

Ben Shelton over 13.5 aces v Arthur Fils: The three previous matches between these two players have featured tie-breakers and the indoor courts should mean the serving prowess of the two is on display.

Out of the two, Ben Shelton's serve is the bigger weapon and recent matches played by Arthur Fils has seen him hit hard by Aces, most notably in a couple of meetings with Taylor Fritz.

Ben Shelton has used the indoor conditions to get the most out of one of his most potent weapons and there is every reason to believe he will have enough service games to surpass the total Ace line set for this opening Group match.

MY PICKS: Alexander Zverev - 2.5 Games @ 1.70 William Hill (1 Unit)

Ben Shelton Over 13.5 Aces @ 1.83 Bet365 (1 Unit)

Grand Slam of Darts Day 2 Picks 2026 (Sunday 15th November)

The Leg format used in the Grand Slam of Darts Group Stage does feel really short, even if it is only a couple of Legs shorter than the best of eleven Leg matches we see throughout the year.

A best of nine offers little room for error and on Sunday the losing players from Day 1 will be hoping to give themselves an opportunity to progress by winning and hoping the opponent can rally in the final round robin of games.

Upsets occurred throughout the day on Saturday as the Grand Slam got underway, but that means those on the wrong end may feel they have a better chance of still getting through by beating the next player up and then looking for the final results to go their way.

Players will want to put a marker down in this tournament with just one more to play before the World Championships begin in less than a month from now.

Karel Sedlacek & Niko Springer Double v Maik Kuivenhoven & Adam Sevada: Both of the European favourites are beginning their run at the Grand Slam of Darts and they should have enough to win their respective matches.

Evil Charlie has been in decent form on the floor and should have enough to get the better of Maik Kuivenhoven, who was beaten 5-1 by Nathan Aspinall.

Karel Sedlacek has also won the last couple of matches against this opponent, while Niko Springer's experience should be enough to edge past Adam Sevada and put together a winner takes all match against Wessel Nijman.

MY PICKS: Karel Sedlacek & Niko Springer Double @ 2.10 Bet365 (1 Unit)

Grand Slame of Darts: 0-2, - 2 Units (2 Units Staked, - 100% Yield)

WTA Finals Day 7 Picks 2026 (Saturday 14th November)

The lineup for the ATP Finals may not have the kind of star player fans are used to in recent years, but that has not been an issue at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells and the final four is set.

The likes of Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova have both won maiden Grand Slam titles in 2026 and the young talents look like they can push onto much more going forward.

Players like Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina are still hoping to finish the careers as Major Champions and they will see the WTA Finals as an opportunity to lay down a marker for what may be the chance to compete in a closing window.

Mirra Andreeva - 3.5 games v Jessica Pegula: Before a ball had been struck at the WTA Finals, headlines had been made when Jessica Pegula was heard speaking a little negatively about Mirra Andreeva following a practice session.

It had been revealed that the players and their teams had been unaware that the WTA had decided to offer live feeds from the practice courts, but Pegula apologised for her part and both players moved on in separate Groups.

Of course it was always going to be the case that they would Qualify and then meet in the Knock Out Rounds!

Neither player is likely going to be focusing in that matter, but the media will likely speak about it and whether it is going to have an impact on the Semi Final.

Personally that feels unlikely and the bigger factor is the limited time that Mirra Andreeva has had to spend on the court compared with Jessica Pegula, who has effectively been in Knock Out mode since the first match of the tournament. That may have sharpened her for this match, but Andreeva's level has been really impressive and this is a player who has enjoyed playing in Indian Wells previously.

Playing in the first Semi Final may feel a little different for Mirra Andreeva with the issues being caused by the shadows drifting across the court, but if she can handle that, the level looks like it could be too much for Jessica Pegula and especially when you think of the amount of tennis she has had to play to reach the Semi Final.

There will be something of a learning curve to travel for both players in the first meeting on the Singles Tour, but Mirra Andreeva can come through with another strong victory.

Linda Noskova - 2.5 games v Elina Svitolina: Anyone who has had to win back to back matches in three sets to earn a spot in the WTA Finals Semi Final deserves respect and Elina Svitolina has managed to hold herself together at key moments.

This will have given her belief, but the Ukrainian is going up against an opponent who has served well for the most past over the last week and that is going to give Linda Noskova a real edge in this contest.

Nothing will come easily against someone like Elina Svitolina, but Linda Noskova will know that she will have more chances on the return if she serves like she did in the first two matches in this tournament.

When they met at the Billie Jean King Cup in September, Linda Noskova created 12 Break Points compared with Elina Svitolina's single opportunity and it is the kind of pressure you expect the former to exert once again.

Linda Noskova did lose her last Group match in a battle, but she should be ready to go two days after that loss to Jessica Pegula and her serve can be key to determining the final outcome of this Semi Final.

MY PICKS: Mirra Andreeva - 3.5 Games @ 1.80 Bet365 (1 Unit)

Linda Noskova - 2.5 Games @ 1.85 William Hill (1 Unit)

College Football Week 11 Picks 2026 (Saturday 14th November)

The College Football season continues into Week 11 and that means the big games keep cropping up as jockeying for Playoff spots intensify.

Picks can be read below.

Duke Blue Devils @ Miami Hurricanes Pick: Playing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish without being at full health and operating in the ACC means the Miami Hurricanes (8-1) not only saw their unbeaten season ended in Week 10, but they dropped a number of places in the latest College Football Rankings. That will be a disappointment, but the Hurricanes are still in control of their own destiny and winning the ACC Championship in the final year of Championship Games will mean the Miami Hurricanes are almost certainly going to be invited back into the College Football Playoff Bracket.

The Hurricanes are 6-0 in the Conference and they are going to be concluding the schedule with three home games, while the road win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons continues to gain strength in each passing week.

Bouncing back from the disappointing loss to the Fighting Irish is the only thing that should be the on the Miami minds and they will have to try and do that without Malachi Toney.

Players like Quarter Back Darian Mensah and Wide Receiver Cooper Barkate will have been motivated for this game already having arrived from the Duke Blue Devils (7-2) in the transfer portal, while Head Coach Manny Diaz will be looking to guide Duke to an upset of one of his former teams.

Credit has to be given to Manny Diaz for the work he has put together with the Duke Blue Devils and they are 4-2 in the Conference with a real belief that they may yet push their way into the ACC Championship Game. They won the ACC Championship last season and the Blue Devils will not have forgotten being overlooked by the Playoff Committee and seeing the Miami Hurricanes invited into the Bracket instead, but Duke can prove themselves by knocking off one of the top teams in Week 11.

The Blue Devils have won three Conference games in a row following consecutive defeats, but this is by far the toughest test they will have faced so far in 2026. They may feel this is a good scheduling spot after the Miami Hurricanes were beaten by Notre Dame, but that could focus the hosts who found a way to play on the Offensive side of the ball without Toney.

Miami will have a respect for the Blue Devils Defensive unit and the levels they have reached throughout the season, but, again, you cannot ignore the strength of the opponents faced compared with the one they are about to face.

As tough as it has been to run the ball against the Duke Defensive Line, the Miami Offensive Line have bullied teams at the Line of Scrimmage all year and they will feel they can establish the run. It might not happen in the opening drive or two, but the Hurricanes will believe they can wear down the Blue Devils if they continue to pound the rock and ensure Quarter Back Darian Mensah is operating in front of the chains as much as possible.

This is a Blue Devils Secondary that have played well and will not have to deal with Miami's best Wide Receiver, but the performance against Notre Dame suggests the Hurricanes can find a rhythm in the passing game, which makes them dangerous.

Stopping Miami will not be easy, but Head Coach Manny Diaz has to believe his team can make some big plays against a Defensive unit that has not been playing at an elite level over the last few weeks.

Miami's Defensive Line has continued to be a strength of the team and they will believe they can keep Duke in third and long spots on the field, but Walker Eget has stepped in for the departed Mensah and the Quarter Back has almost 1850 passing yards to go along with 10 Touchdowns and 3 Interceptions.

In the three game winning run, Walker Eget has made some big plays through the air and may feel he can have success against this Hurricanes Secondary that have been allowing plenty of passing yards. However, the pressure ramps up if you are having to complete passes from third and long spots over and over again, and that is where the Hurricanes may eventually take control of this Conference game.

Two years ago, Miami beat Duke by 20 plus points at home in what was a very high-scoring game and this could be another with plenty of points combined, but with the Hurricanes pulling clear to cover this spread in their bid to impress the Playoff Committee.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets @ Clemson Tigers Pick: There is little chance of the Clemson Tigers (6-3) being invited into the College Football Playoff Bracket, even if they win out, but they are 4-2 in the ACC and they will be hoping there is still a way to play in the last Championship Game.

They do have to negotiate a way past a number of rivals chasing the Miami Hurricanes, but the Tigers have won two in a row since a surprising defeat to the Virginia Tech Hokies and that will give them confidence.

In Week 11, the Clemson Tigers return home to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-7) who have had a really tough season and have lost five of the six Conference games played to prop up the rest. Since the upset of the Duke Blue Devils, the Yellow Jackets have lost four in a row and the last three have all been in blowouts as they have struggled at the Line of Scrimmage on both sides of the ball.

Previously the Yellow Jackets would have been known for running the triple option Offense, but they are a more traditional team these days and that means there is a different kind of learning curve to go through. On the Offensive Line, Georgia Tech have struggled to run the ball with any consistency during the run of blowout defeats, and they are not expected to have a lot of success pounding the rock against the strength of this Clemson Defensive unit, which is at the Line of Scrimmage.

Alberto Mendoza and Grady Adamson have been sharing duties at Quarter Back and they may feel there are some holes to exploit in the Tigers Secondary, but that becomes tougher to do from third and long spots. Even more concerning is the fact the Georgia Tech Offensive Line have offered little protection to the Quarter Back when they have dropped back to throw and this Clemson pass rush has been able to dial up the pressure when they have opponents backed up.

This will stall drives and the challenge then becomes finding a way to slow down the Tigers attack.

While it should not be stated that the Clemson Offensive Line is the best in the Conference at helping the team establish the run, they are capable of pushing some bodies around and they are facing a Yellow Jackets Defensive Line that have struggled to stop the run all season. During this losing run, Georgia Tech have allowed 6.7 yards per carry and the Tigers should be able to control the clock at home, while also wearing down the Georgia Tech team.

Being unable to stop the run means the numbers in the Secondary are always going to look decent enough as teams do not have to take to the air to keep the chains moving. It also means the Yellow Jackets have not been able to generate much of a pass rush and the Clemson Tigers should be able to do what they want on this side of the ball.

Tait Reynolds does have almost 1500 passing yards, but 3 Touchdowns and 4 Interceptions is not going to cut it for Clemson and they will not want to put him in tough positions in this one. This should mean running the ball as much as possible and asking Reynolds to make safe plays to keep things moving and it should be enough to give Clemson a chance of winning a third game in a row.

Motivation can be added to the Tigers locker room having been upset on the road by the Yellow Jackets last season and Clemson can take revenge with a big win.

Missouri Tigers @ Georgia Bulldogs Pick: The Playoff Committee have made it clear they believe the SEC is the best Conference in College Football and so it comes as no surprise that the team leading the standings has also been moved into the Number 1 spot in the Rankings. It is a well deserved placing after the Georgia Bulldogs (8-1) blew past the Mississippi Rebels on the road and it would be a real surprise if they cannot finish strong enough to return to the SEC Championship Game.

The Bulldogs have played in the Conference Championship Game in each of the last five seasons and Head Coach Kirby Smart made it clear in his media briefing how important it is for his Georgia team to return to that stage after news broke that the Conference Championship Games will be scrapped from next season.

Winning out is the challenge for Georgia, which would also mean securing the top Seed in the College Football Playoff Bracket barring a sudden change in mind from the Committee as to how high they are valuing the SEC.

Next up for Georgia is hosting the Missouri Tigers (6-3) who are still Ranked in the top 22 places, despite losing two of the last three Conference games. The manner in which they have been beaten by the Texas Longhorns and Mississippi Rebels will sting, but Missouri are Bowl eligible and they are 3-3 in SEC play, which means they will be respected.

Fans of the Georgia Bulldogs will also know that the last couple of meetings with Missouri have been battles, albeit the last of those was played three years ago.

You do have to expect the Bulldogs to have enough at home to win, but the question is whether they can cover the spread and it may come down to how effective Missouri are going to be when they have the ball.

Austin Simmons deserves credit for the season he has been putting together as the Quarter Back has thrown for over 2200 passing yards and added 18 Touchdowns with just a couple of Interceptions. Even though Missouri have lost two of the last three games, Simmons has 4 Touchdown passes and a single Interception and he will be looking to play another clean game in this one, which could at least give Missouri a chance.

However, it is likely going to fall completely on Simmons and his passing with the Missouri Offensive Line unlikely to help the team pick up a lot of positive momentum on the ground. Not only have they struggled to establish the run as they continue plowing through the SEC schedule, but the Tigers are facing a Georgia Defensive Line that have come out with a point to prove at the Line of Scrimmage in recent games and holding teams to below 3 yards per carry.

They have been better in pass protection, but Georgia's pass rush has been crashing into the backfield in recent outings and any time Missouri are in third and long spots, they can expect to face a huge test to give Austin Simmons the time he may need.

Stopping the run has been one of the strengths of the Missouri Defensive Line and they may need those up front to step up and give the team an opportunity to win the field battle, but even that may be beyond them. The overall numbers this season have been very solid, but there is no doubt that Missouri are beginning to wear down at the Line of Scrimmage, which the Bulldogs Offensive Line will be looking to continue.

So unlike Austin Simmons, Gunner Stockton can expect to have better situations to manage when he is tasked to throw the ball and that gives the Bulldogs an edge.

There have been some holes in the Missouri Secondary that could be exploited, while Gunner Stockton is not expected to face the same kind of pressure from the Tigers pass rush as the Bulldogs could put on Austin Simmons. This should mean Stockton can make the plays needed to keep the chains moving and the Quarter Back has been much more careful with the ball since the upset loss to the Auburn Tigers.

Gunner Stockton had 4 Touchdown passes against the Mississippi Rebels last week and he can set Georgia up for a big win.

They could slow things down Offensively to allow a potential backdoor cover, especially with a tough final Conference game to come against the South Carolina Gamecocks, but Missouri may struggle for consistency to score enough points in this one. The Tigers have been competitive in the main this season, but were blown out by the Rebels on the road and the Georgia Bulldogs look refocused and energised, which could see them secure a comfortable win in Week 11 of the 2026 season.

USC Trojans @ Indiana Hoosiers Pick: They may be the defending Champions, but things can change dramatically in College Football from season to season and the Indiana Hoosiers (8-1) will feel they have something to prove. The record is decent enough and the Hoosiers would be in the Big Ten Championship Game if the season was to end today, but they have not looked completely comfortable on the Offensive side of the ball and the Bye Week may have come at a good time.

They are hosting an opponent that was also on a Bye in Week 10 of the season when Indiana welcome the USC Trojans (7-2) to Bloomington.

USC are 4-2 in the Conference and the Indiana Hoosiers are 5-1 so this is a big game for both teams, while the Trojans will be hoping that they can build up some momentum after beating the Ohio State Buckeyes last time out. That was at home though and it has been a challenge for the USC Trojans to play on the road since joining the Big Ten, especially in the relatively early Eastern Time slot.

It is going to be a significant test for the Trojans when they have the ball as they play against the strength of the Indiana Hoosiers in 2026- the Defensive unit has been restricting opponents all season and that has allowed a work in progress Indiana Offensive unit to do very little to be put in a position to win games.

Like so many great Defensive teams, the Indiana Defensive Line sets the standard by dominating at the Line of Scrimmage and forcing teams to either become one-dimensional or have to complete throws from third and long situations time and time again. You would have to consider it a significant surprise if the USC Offensive Line is able to have any real success running the ball against this Hoosiers team and that means it will be up to Quarter Back Jayden Maiava to have to have a big game.

There has been little wrong with his numbers, but Jayden Maiava will be operating behind a shaky Offensive Line and one that may not be able to give him the kind of time needed for routes to develop out of third and long spots. The Hoosiers pass rush needs to be given a lot of respect, while that has also helped the Secondary make some big plays and this is where Indiana are going to believe they can restrict the USC output.

However, the key to this spread is for the Indiana Offensive unit to come out of the Bye Week with a new rhythm having struggled going into the break.

Josh Hoover and Grant Wilson were both being used at the Quarter Back position, but that is partly down to Hoover not being at 100% and the Bye Week should have helped. Both will be hoping that whoever lines up behind Center will be given a bit more support by the Indiana Offensive Line, who had been struggling to help the team get into third and manageable spots on the field before the Bye Week and who are now playing against a Trojans Defensive Line that have been pretty stout up front.

While not being as convincing running the ball as hoped, the Indiana Offensive Line have been better in pass protection and that will at least give the Quarter Back an opportunity.

Making plays out of third and long is never easy, but this USC Secondary have allowed some passing yards to be manufactured against them and that is where the home team may do just enough to back up the likely strong Defensive effort.

Extra possessions and short fields created by one of the two Defenses is likely going to be the key to the final outcome of this game and that is a factor that is much harder to predict.

The Hoosiers are also 1-8 against the spread this season, but the Bye has to be a big help, as is the time slot this game has been given and this may be the moment when Indiana remind all that they are the defending Champions.

Covering will be far from easy, but a couple of big plays can be made by Indiana on both sides of the ball and they can get the better of a USC team that have not travelled that well since joining the Big Ten.

MY PICKS: Miami Hurricanes - 12.5 Points @ 1.75 Ladbrokes (1 Unit)

Clemson Tigers - 13.5 Points @ 1.70 Ladbrokes (1 Unit)

Georgia Bulldogs - 16 Points @ 1.85 Ladbrokes (1 Unit)

Indiana Hoosiers - 7.5 Points @ 1.72 Bet Fred (1 Unit)

Grand Slam of Darts Day 1 Picks 2026 (Saturday 14th November)

The Grand Slam of Darts was an enjoyable format in the days when the BDO was still in existence, but it has changed in 2026 and the format has changed with an extension to 48 players.

Instead of Groups of four players, we have sixteen Groups of three players and only top spot will secure a place in the Knock Out Rounds.

With the opening matches played in a best of nine format, the top players will have to be more than ready if they are going to avoid early exits and that should mean more excitement for the fans.

At the same time it means it won't be easy making Picks through the Group Stage, but more opportunities may come up later in the week as the tournament moves into best of nineteen Legs and longer.

Luke Woodhouse - 1.5 legs v Tom Sykes: These two players have met three times in 2026 and all have been won by Luke Woodhouse, albeit in the best of eleven Leg format.

All of those wins have been in routine fashion for Woodhouse and this is a player who has grown a lot in the last twelve months.

A best of nine Leg format means even a slightly slow start will make things tough, but Woodhouse should be confident in the match up with Tom Sykes knowing he has gotten the better of him in recent head to head contests.

Tom Sykes had a couple of solid floor performances in recent weeks and did come through the final Qualifiers to earn his spot at the Grand Slam, which means he should be respected. However, he may need to find a bit more to push Luke Woodhouse and the higher Ranked player will be able to come through before a deciding Leg is needed.

Beau Greaves + 2.5 legs v Luke Littler: There is always every chance Luke Littler will blow past any opponent faced, but Beau Greaves is more than capable of holding her own when at her best.

All of the pressure and expectation is on the shoulders of Littler and he has shown he can deal with the situation really well.

But Beau Greaves has plenty of power scoring of her own and she can push the World Number 1 as long as she can handle the occasion.

Solid runs on the floor should have given Beau Greaves confidence to take into this opening Group match and the ever improving underdog can win at least three Legs on Saturday.

MY PICKS: Luke Woodhouse - 1.5 Legs @ 2.00 Bet Victor (1 Unit)

Beau Greaves + 2.5 Legs @ 1.83 Bet Victor (1 Unit)

Darts 2026: 162-195, - 19.34 Units (356 Units Staked, - 5.43% Yield)

WTA Finals Day 6 Picks 2026 (Friday 13th November)

Three of the four Semi Final spots have been wrapped up thanks to Jessica Pegula's battling win over Linda Noskova in the final Group match in Group 1 on Thursday.

Of course the WTA have to be pretty happy with the headlines that are going to be created when Pegula faces Mirra Andreeva in the Semi Final on Saturday, but the youngster has to complete her Group schedule before thinking about that match.

She will go out first against already eliminated Karolina Muchova, but the biggest match on the day is the second Group 2 match which is effectively a Quarter Final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina.

There is no love lost between those players, which will create added tension, and fans should be in for a fun day in Indian Wells.

Mirra Andreeva - 4.5 games v Karolina Muchova: A number of players entered the WTA Finals having produced little form since the US Open, but Mirra Andreeva was not one of those.

This has been backed up by two very impressive performances and she concludes this Group having already secured top spot.

Some may feel there is a temptation to not put in a great effort to win the match knowing the Semi Final is coming up on Saturday, but every player that enters a tournament is used to piling up the wins in their bid to win a title. This may be a unique format, but Mirra Andreeva should head out onto the court looking to continue her fine form, while the very limited time spent on court in the opening two wins means she should be feeling very healthy.

Karolina Muchova has not been at her best since Wimbledon where she reached the Final.

She has been limited by some injury concerns, but it has been a special season that is concluding on Friday and the Czech player would love to finish up with a win.

However, Muchova has not been playing at her best this week and two very tough losses will have sapped energy.

The World Number 7 has spent a lot more time on the court without any reward compared with Mirra Andreeva and the higher Ranked player may be able to win another match without dropping a set.

Aryna Sabalenka - 3.5 games v Elina Svitolina: There would have been plenty of tension around this final Group match in normal circumstances, but Elina Svitolina's continued stance to refuse to acknowledge those representing Belarus and Russia will always increase those tensions when facing one of those opponents.

Aryna Sabalenka has never stated anything but a refusal to endorse the ongoing war in Eastern Europe, but that has not been enough for the Ukrainian representatives to accept her presence on the Tour and that has inspired the former World Number 1.

This has to be the case on Friday, although Sabalenka has not been playing her best tennis here this week.

Losing eleven games in a row to Mirra Andreeva means Aryna Sabalenka has to win this match to earn her place in the Semi Final, but this is a player who has won the title in Indian Wells earlier this year and battled past Karolina Muchova.

Changes are going to be made in the off-season in her bid to get back to the top of the WTA Tour, but Aryna Sabalenka has enjoyed this match up with Elina Svitolina.

The latter fought back to upset Karolina Muchova a couple of days ago and that has kept her alive in the tournament, but Svitolina will know how Sabalenka felt as Mirra Andreeva moved through the gears in the second set in the opening Group match.

We have not seen Aryna Sabalenka serve as well as she can over the last month or so, but she has usually been able to use that shot to keep Elina Svitolina under the cosh. The current World Number 2 has also been able to use her power to push Svitolina back on the return of serve and Aryna Sabalenka may have one more big effort left in her in this tournament, although expecting her to win the title feels a long shot barring a big upturn in form.

MY PICKS: Mirra Andreeva - 4.5 Games @ 2.00 Bet365 (1 Unit)

Aryna Sabalenka - 3.5 Games @ 1.91 Bet365 (1 Unit)

WTA Finals: 5-1, + 3.34 Units (8 Units Staked, + 41.75% Yield)