Why the WTA Finals matters in 2026
The WTA Finals runs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 1–8 Nov, played on medium-paced hard court. Bounces and pace sit between clay and grass, which rewards all-court players who can defend, attack and serve in roughly equal measure. It is one of the season-ending Tour Finals, contested by the top eight on the year-end Race. The singles champion takes 1,500 ranking points, plus an undefeated bonus available only at the Finals.
First held in 1972, played at King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh. Play starts in 182 days, on Sunday 1 November, with the main draw running through to Sunday 8 November.
Aryna Sabalenka defends the women's title.