📍 Riyadh – BETH

The 2025 WTA Finals kicked off on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Riyadh — for the second consecutive year in the Kingdom — organized by the Saudi Tennis Federation, supervised by the Ministry of Sports, and sponsored by the Public Investment Fund.

The opening day featured intense matchups, as Iga Świątek defeated Madison Keys, and Elena Rybakina overcame Amanda Anisimova in the “Serena Williams” group. In doubles, the Italian duo Paolini / Errani claimed victory over the team of Muhammad / Schuurs, while Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko defeated Mertens / Kudermetova in the “Martina Navratilova” group.

The excitement continues tomorrow in the “Steffi Graf” group with Sabalenka vs. Paolini, and Gauff vs. Pegula — along with doubles matches in the “Liezel Huber” group.

Riyadh continues to affirm its position as a global destination for major sports events, welcoming fans from around the world as part of a growing calendar of international sporting activities.