World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3 3-6 6-3 in a gladiatorial battle between big-hitters on Friday to book a WTA Finals title showdown with Elena Rybakina.
Lando Norris claimed pole position for Saturday's Sprint at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as his title rivals Oscar Piastri took third and Max Verstappen was only sixth.