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The Latest Breaking News from the WTA Finals

WTA Finals calls time on three-year Saudi Arabia deal and heads for California

The season-ending tournament will now be based at Indian Wells with the move coming a year before the Saudi contract ends

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Elena Rybakina sinks Aryna Sabalenka to claim WTA Finals and record prize

Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025

WTA Finals live: Rybakina topples Sabalenka to win biggest payday in women’s tennis history

Rybakina produced a flawless performance to defeat World No 1 Sabalenka 6-3 7-6 (7-0) and win the $5.23m prize

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

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WTA Finals prize money: How much is on the line as Sabalenka and Rybakina compete for biggest payday in women’s tennis?

World No 1 Sabalenka could earn more for winning the WTA Finals undefeated than she did for winning the US Open title

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

Sabalenka to face Rybakina in WTA Finals decider after holding off Anisimova

Aryna Sabalenka rekindles her rivalry with Elena Rybakina in the WTA Finals showpiece in Riyadh after both players came through three-set semi-finals

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025

WTA Finals live: Elena Rybakina overcomes Jessica Pegula in tight three-set battle to book place in final

A place in the WTA Finals showpiece is on the line as the final four compete in Riyadh today

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

WTA Finals live: Amanda Anisimova stuns Iga Swiatek to book semi-finals place

Amanda Anisimova joins group winner Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals after knocking Iga Swiatek out of the tournament

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

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Madison Keys withdraws from WTA Finals but Mirra Andreeva skips call-up

Keys has withdrawn from the tournament due to illness after loses to Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Coco Gauff’s second serve the only thing between her and sustained success

World No 3 seems to have taken a step forward in linking up with Gavin MacMillan but double faults at the WTA Finals shows there is still work to be done

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025

Coco Gauff’s Riyadh run crystallized her status as an American role model

Still only 20, Gauff moves with a wisdom that belies her youth. This was never more evident than how she conducted her business on and off the court during last week’s WTA Finals in Riyadh

The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2024

Coco Gauff surpasses $20 million in prize money, youngest 20-year-old to mark

At the WTA Finals, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka achieved significant milestones, with Gauff winning the championship and Sabalenka securing the year-end No. 1 ranking.

The Times of India · Nov 12, 2024

Coco Gauff To Face Zheng Qinwen In WTA Finals

Coco Gauff and Zheng Qinwen advance to the WTA Finals final after impressive semifinal victories. Exciting final ahead!

Battling Coco Gauff sinks Zheng Qinwen to win her first WTA Finals

Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals with a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) victory over Zheng Qinwen in the final

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024

Coco Gauff sinks Aryna Sabalenka to set up WTA Finals showdown with Zheng

Coco Gauff reached the final of the WTA Finals with an outstanding 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over Aryna Sabalenka

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2024

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The Times of India · Nov 6, 2024

Zheng Qinwen beats Jasmine Paolini to move into WTA Finals semis

NEW DELHI: China's Zheng Qinwen advanced to the WTA Finals semi-finals in Riyadh with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 victory against Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024

Gauff storms to second-ever win over Swiatek at WTA Finals in Riyadh

Coco Gauff completed a 6-3, 6-4 win against Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, just the second time she has defeated her Polish rival

The Times of India · Nov 5, 2024

Barbora Krejcikova dashes Jessica Pegula's semis hopes at WTA Finals

NEW DELHI: Barbora Krejcikova eliminated Jessica Pegula's semi-final aspirations with a convincing 6-3, 6-3 victory in a decisive match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2024

Struggling Elena Rybakina out of WTA Finals contention after second defeat

Rybakina’s troubled year of ill health and ailing form is ending on low note but world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka through to semi-finals

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The Times of India · Nov 4, 2024

WTA Finals: Coco Gauff triumphs over Jessica Pegula, Iga Swiatek survives challenge from Barbora Krejcikova

Coco Gauff started strong by defeating Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-2 in their match at the WTA Finals on Sunday. Meanwhile, second-seeded Iga Swiatek overcame Barbora Krejcikova 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in her return match after a two-month break.

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen to make winning start in WTA Finals

NEW DELHI: Aryna Sabalenka commenced her campaign for the year-end top ranking with a commanding 6-3, 6-4 win against China's Zheng Qinwen during her initial round robin match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka has no issues playing in Saudi Arabia but Coco Gauff ‘concerned’

The WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh for the next three years.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

WTA Tour Finals predictions: Aryna Sabalenka to conquer the best in Riyadh?

Follow our tennis betting tips as the WTA Finals get underway on Saturday

Qinwen Zheng Wins Toray Pan Pacific Open, Secures WTA Finals

Qinwen Zheng's victory at Toray Pan Pacific Open secures her spot in the WTA Finals, showcasing her as a top contender in tennis.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2024

Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals until 2026 with record £12m prize money

The WTA Finals will be held in Saudi Arabia for from 2024-26, with this year’s edition taking place from 2 to 9 November

The Times of India · Apr 4, 2024

WTA Finals to be held in Saudi Arabia from 2024-2026 with record prize money

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has announced that the season-ending WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, from 2024 to 2026. This decision brings an end to months of speculation and signifies the Gulf country's continued involvement in the sport of tennis.

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