The 2023 WTA Finals are underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the world’s top eight female players are competing for the year’s most prestigious title. Leading the pack is Poland’s Iga Świątek, who is eyeing not only the championship but also a return to the world No. 1 ranking. With a packed schedule from November 2 to November 9, fans are following each match closely as the tournament unfolds.
The WTA Finals are the culmination of a year-long battle, with this season’s eight best players divided into two groups for a round-robin format. Świątek finds herself in the Orange Group alongside American stars Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, and the Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova. Her first match is set for November 3 against Krejcikova. Meanwhile, her chief rival for the No. 1 spot, Aryna Sabalenka, leads the Purple Group, competing against Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina, and Qinwen Zheng.
This year’s tournament setup also includes two reserves, Emma Navarro and Daria Kasatkina, who can step in should any main players withdraw. This backup system ensures the event remains highly competitive, adding extra intrigue as each match unfolds with the year-end rankings on the line.