Andreeva routs Shnaider 6-2, 6-1, moves on to semifinals at season-ending WTA Finals

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Mirra Andreeva won 12 of the final 13 games to cruise past Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 and complete her round-robin play at the WTA Finals on Friday.

Andreeva dropped just 11 games total while winning Group 2 with a 3-0 record and will play Jessica Pegula in Saturday's semifinals. Either Aryna Sabalenka or Elina Svitolina, who meet later, will face Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in the other semifinal at Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Shnaider, the second alternate, was a late replacement for Karolina Muchova, who withdrew with a gastrointestinal illness. Shnaider made her WTA Finals debut in singles after qualifying in doubles last year with fellow Russian Andreeva. They went 0-3 in round-robin play a year ago.

Shnaider led 2-0 in the first set before Andreeva took control and wrapped up the win in 55 minutes. Andreeva won 71% of her first-serve points and converted six of seven break points. Shnaider committed 32 errors in her only match after spending the week practicing and not knowing whether she would be needed.

“I don’t know how much fun that was,” Andreeva said. “It’s nice to share a court with your friend. It’s more nerve-wracking for me personally because I know her well.”

Andreeva, the 19-year-old French Open champion, needed just over an hour to win her first two matches. The wind picked up considerably on Friday under sunny skies.

“It was a little chaotic on the court,” she said.

Muchova, a Wimbledon finalist this year, already lost her first two matches and could not have advanced to the semifinals even if she had played Friday.

Muchova is the second withdrawal of the eight-day, $10 million event. Top-ranked Elena Rybakina dropped out before the tournament began last Sunday, citing a viral illness and exhaustion.

It's the first time since 2019 that both singles alternates are competing in the round-robin stage. Marta Kostyuk replaced Rybakina and she went 0-3 in Group 1 play.

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FILE - Mirra Andreeva, of Russia, returns a ball to Zheng Qinwen, of China during the women's singles final match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

FILE - Elina Svitolina, of Ukraine, plays a backhand return to Zheng Qinwen, of China, during the quarterfinals of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Oct. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

FILE - Karolina Muchova, of the Czech Republic, reacts during play against Nikola Bartunkova, of the Czech Republic, during the quarterfinals of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Oct. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

FILE - Marta Kostyuk, of Ukraine, returns the ball to Linda Noskova, of the Czech Republic, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig,File)

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is close to clearing the concussion protocol and coach Aaron Glenn expects to have him in the lineup Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.

Wilson missed the Jets' game last Sunday at Kansas City after he injured his head during a game against Las Vegas two weeks ago. The star receiver was listed as questionable on the injury report Friday but was a full participant at practice for the first time since he entered the protocol.

"Garrett still has one more step to go through before he's cleared," Glenn said before practice. “And I see that happening.”

When asked if he was optimistic that Wilson would play against the Bills, Glenn said: “I am confident in that."

Wilson's return would come at a good time for the Jets (2-7), who have lost four in a row and are facing the AFC East-rival Bills, who are tied with San Francisco for the best record in the NFL at 7-1.

If Wilson plays, it would mark the first time the Geno Smith-led offense would have both Wilson and running back Breece Hall in the lineup at the same time since Week 3. Hall returned last week after missing five games because of a quadriceps injury.

Wilson has a team-leading 43 catches for 527 yards and three touchdowns, but he had been frustrated with his inconsistent usage by offensive coordinator Frank Reich — something both Reich and Glenn insisted they would focus on improving. Wilson's presence is expected to help a Jets team that likely will need to try to keep pace on the scoreboard with the Bills, who lead the NFL in points per game and total yardage.

Rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., who was limited during the week with an ankle ailment, also is expected to play. That would give the Jets a full wide receiver corps with Wilson, Cooper, Adonai Mitchell and Isaiah Williams, along with Hall and fellow running back Braelon Allen and all five tight ends, including Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor.

“I mean, it's good to see all those men getting a chance to be on the field,” Glenn said. "But I will continue to say that there's only one ball. I wish there was more than that because those guys are extremely talented and they have the capabilities of making not just big plays, but sustaining drives for us by the way they operate.

“But I look forward to having those guys out there and I know they look forward to it. And I know Geno does, too.”

Glenn said edge rusher Joseph Ossai (ankle), defensive lineman Harrison Phillips (ankle) and cornerbacks Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (illness) and Nahshon Wright (back) are all in line to play Sunday, although they were all listed as questionable — as was Mitchell, who was added to the injury report Friday with a knee ailment. Backup linebacker Trevin Wallace (groin) has been ruled out.

Rookie safety VJ Payne (knee) continues to work his way back from injured reserve. His 21-day practice window began last week, so the Jets have another week to decide whether to activate him or place him on season-ending IR.

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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) guards New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes (5) tackles New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) makes a catch for a first down against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)