The WTA Finals 2025 — the grand conclusion to the women’s tennis season — are set to light up Riyadh from November 1–8, 2025, bringing together the sport’s eight best performers for one final showdown of the year.
Defending champion Coco Gauff returns to the desert aiming to retain her crown after her thrilling triumph over Zheng Qinwen last year. But the cast around her has shifted — and the storylines promise intrigue at every turn.
Gauff’s Title Defence and the American Revival
Zheng’s absence, owing to injury, leaves a void in the draw — but the American contingent is as strong as it’s been in years.
Madison Keys, now a Grand Slam champion, qualifies for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2016, marking a powerful resurgence.
Meanwhile, Amanda Anisimova makes her long-awaited debut after a stellar campaign featuring two major finals.
They join Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini, and Elena Rybakina — an elite field showcasing power, precision, and poise.
Mirra Andreeva and Ekaterina Alexandrova serve as alternates.
Group Breakdown
The field has been split into two round-robin groups paying tribute to tennis icons:
- Steffi Graf Group: Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini
- Serena Williams Group: Iga Swiatek, Amanda Anisimova, Elena Rybakina, Madison Keys
Each player faces the others in her group, with the top two advancing to the semi-finals on Friday, November 7, and the final on Sunday, November 8.
Opening Schedule – Global Viewing Times
All times below are shown for Riyadh (Local Time), with conversions for London, New York, Los Angeles, and Sydney.
WTA Finals 2025 – Schedule & Global Times
| Date | Match | Riyadh | London | New York | Los Angeles | Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 1 | Iga Swiatek vs Madison Keys | 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM (EDT) | 8:00 AM (PDT) | 2:00 AM (Sun, Nov 2) |
| Sat, Nov 1 | Amanda Anisimova vs Elena Rybakina | 7:10 PM | 4:10 PM | 12:10 PM (EDT) | 9:10 AM (PDT) | 3:10 AM (Sun, Nov 2) |
| Sun, Nov 2 | Aryna Sabalenka vs Jasmine Paolini | 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM (EST) | 6:00 AM (PST) | 1:00 AM (Mon, Nov 3) |
| Sun, Nov 2 | Coco Gauff vs Jessica Pegula | 6:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 10:30 AM (EST) | 7:30 AM (PST) | 2:30 AM (Mon, Nov 3) |
| Nov 3–6 | Remaining Round-Robin | 5:00 PM / 6:30 PM | 2:00 PM / 3:30 PM | 9:00 AM / 10:30 AM (EST) | 6:00 AM / 7:30 AM (PST) | 1:00 AM / 2:30 AM (next day) |
| Fri, Nov 7 | Semi-final 1 | 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM (EST) | 7:00 AM (PST) | 2:00 AM (Sat, Nov 8) |
| Fri, Nov 7 | Semi-final 2 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Final | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Notes: Source times provided in London (UTC+0). Riyadh = UTC+3 (no DST). New York: EDT→EST on Sun, Nov 2. Los Angeles: PDT→PST on Sun, Nov 2. Sydney on AEDT (UTC+11). | ||||||
WTA Finals 2025 Results
Round-robin matches
🟣 Serena Williams Group
(Iga Swiatek, Amanda Anisimova, Elena Rybakina, Madison Keys)
Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Iga Swiatek vs Madison Keys
- Amanda Anisimova vs Elena Rybakina
Monday, November 3, 2025
- Amanda Anisimova vs Madison Keys
- Iga Swiatek vs Amanda Anisimova
Monday, November 5 or 6, 2025
- Elena Rybakina vs Madison Keys
- Elena Rybakina vs Iga Świątek
🔵 Steffi Graf Group
(Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini)
Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Aryna Sabalenka vs Jasmine Paolini
- Coco Gauff vs Jessica Pegula
Monday, November 4, 2025
- Coco Gauff vs Jasmine Paolini
- Jessica Pegula vs Aryna Sabalenka
Monday, November 6, 2025
- Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka
- Jessica Pegula vs Jasmine Paolini
Semi-Finals WTA Finals 2025
to be confirmed
Final WTA Finals 2025
to be confirmed