The much-anticipated finale of the 2025 WTA season is here, as the world’s top eight players gather in Riyadh to contest the prestigious WTA Finals from November 1–8. With no easy matches and a line-up featuring the true elite of women’s tennis, every day promises fascinating clashes as the world’s best look to finish their seasons on a high and enter 2026 with momentum.
As always, we at LWOT bring you a complete guide to the tournament.
Venue and Surface
For the second year running, the WTA Finals will be hosted at the King Saud University Arena in Riyadh, which boasts a capacity of over 4,000 spectators.
The event will be played on indoor hard courts, with the surface expected to play similarly to last year’s, a medium-fast court that rewards big serving but still allows for extended baseline exchanges and all-court play.
Line-Up and Draw
All eight of the world’s top players are in action, headlined by Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff. The field has been split into two groups of four, named in honor of two legends of the game.
Tournament Format
Every player plays three matches within her group, taking on each of the other members once. The two best performers from each group move on to the semifinals, where the group winner takes on the runner-up from the opposite group.
In the round robin, players earn three points for each victory. If two players finish level on points, their head-to-head result determines the higher spot. If three players end up tied, the total percentage of matches, sets, and games won decides who advances into the semis.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The tournament has a $12.4 million prize pool, with a potential WTA record of $5.235 million available if a player remains undefeated. Each round-robin win awards $355,000, so the full prize is only possible for a player who wins all her matches.
A maximum of 1,500 ranking points are also at stake:
- Each Round-robin win – 200 points
- Semifinal win – 400 points
- Final win – 500 points
Where to Watch
Fans across the world can enjoy full coverage of the WTA Finals across major sports networks and streaming platforms. Play begins each day at 3:30 PM local time in Riyadh (8:30 AM in New York, 1:30 PM London) with a doubles match. The first singles match is after the doubles match ends, not before 5:00 PM local time.
In North America and Australia:
- United States – Tennis Channel
- Canada – TSN
- Australia – beIN Sports Australia
In Europe:
- United Kingdom & Ireland – Sky Sports
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland – Sky Deutschland
- Italy, San Marino, Vatican City – Sky Italia
- Spain – Tennis Channel
You can see the complete list of global broadcast partners here.
As the curtain closes on another thrilling season, the 2025 WTA Finals promise to deliver a week of high-stakes tennis between the sport’s best players. With record-breaking prize money and year-end bragging rights on the line, expect high intensity, drama, and unforgettable performances in Riyadh once again.
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