The WTA Finals is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featuring the top eight singles players and eight doubles teams competing for $15.5 million in prize money. The tournament begins with round-robin play, where each participant plays three matches, with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals. The singles champion can earn up to $5.235 million and 1,500 ranking points, while the doubles champions can earn a maximum of $1.139 million and ranking points.
Coco Gauff, the defending singles champion and world No. 3, is aiming to repeat her success. Despite an inconsistent season, she rediscovered her form by winning the title in Wuhan. She faces strong competition, as no player has successfully defended the WTA Finals title since 2013-2014.
American players are heavily represented, with Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Jessica Pegula, and Madison Keys making up half the singles field. This is the largest American contingent since 2003. Anisimova, ranked a career-high No. 4, is making her debut after reaching two Grand Slam... download the app to read more
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