WTA Finals: Season-Ending Championship Returns to Riyadh
The WTA Finals, the season-ending championship for the top eight women’s tennis players, will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 20-27. The tournament offers a maximum of 1,500 ranking points for an undefeated champion, with players earning 200 points for each round-robin match win, 400 points for a semifinal win, and 500 points for winning the final.
The prize money for the WTA Finals is substantial, with the champion earning between $4,455,000 and $5,155,000 depending on results. Players earn $350,000 for each round-robin match win, $1,270,000 for a semifinal win, and $2,500,000 for winning the final. Each player is also guaranteed $335,000 for their participation.
The tournament will be played on a hard court surface, and the draw consists of eight singles players and eight doubles teams. Notable players participating include Australian Open and US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka, Roland Garros champion Iga Swiatek, Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, and Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula.
The WTA Finals are a prestigious event that showcases the best women’s tennis players in the world. The tournament provides a glimpse into the season that has passed, as the players who have earned the highest number of ranking points throughout the year qualify for the event.