Belinda Bencic advances to SF in Shenzhen 2019 WTA Finals

SHENZHEN, China -

 For the second time in a month, No.7 seed Belinda Bencic played spoiler to Kiki Bertens, taking the final Red Group round-robin match after the Dutchwoman retired trailing 7-5, 1-0 with a viral illness to seal a coveted semifinal spot at the Shiseido WTA Finals Shenzhen.