Overview
- Aryna Sabalenka outlasted Jessica Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 in Riyadh to move to 2-0 in the Steffi Graf group and edge closer to the semifinals.
- Coco Gauff beat Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2, eliminating the Italian, and will face Sabalenka in her final group match.
- Jelena Rybakina became the first player to qualify for the semifinals from the Serena Williams group after a comeback win over Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0.
- Swiatek had opened her campaign with a 6-1, 6-2 victory against Madison Keys, while Rybakina began by defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 6-1.
- The season-ending WTA Finals in Riyadh feature the top eight players competing for a $15.5 million prize pool.