WTA Finals Riyadh 2025: Schedule, Format, Prize Money & Player Line-Up
As the calendar turns to November, the Hologic WTA Tour arrives at its grand finale. The WTA Finals Riyadh presented by PIF will see the season’s top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams compete for the year-end crown at King Saud University Indoor Arena. This prestigious indoor hard-court event marks the last stop of the season, featuring elite round-robin competition before the knockout rounds decide the champions.
Tournament Format & Key Dates
The action begins Saturday, Nov. 1, using the Wilson US Open Regular Duty ball. Both singles and doubles draws are divided into two groups of four, with every player or team facing each group opponent once. After the round-robin phase, the top two in each group move on to the semifinals on Nov. 7, where group winners face runners-up from the opposite group. The finals take place Nov. 8.
Round-Robin Standings Rules
- Win = 3 points
- If two players tie, their head-to-head result decides the ranking
- For a three-way tie, standings are based on:
- Matches played
- Sets won
- Games won
Match Schedule (Local Time — Riyadh)
Saturday, Nov. 1
- 3:30 p.m. – Doubles
- NB 6 p.m. – Singles
- Followed by: Singles, then Doubles
Nov. 2–6
- 3 p.m. – Doubles
- 5 p.m. – Singles
- 6:30 p.m. – Singles
- Followed by: Doubles
Friday, Nov. 7 – Semifinals
- 3:30 p.m. – Doubles SF #1
- 6 p.m. – Singles SF #1
- Followed by: Singles SF #2, Doubles SF #2
Saturday, Nov. 8 – Finals
- 4 p.m. – Doubles Final
- Martina Navratilova Trophy ceremony
- NB 7 p.m. – Singles Final
- Billie Jean King Trophy ceremony
Prize Money & Ranking Points
This year features a record $15.5 million purse – $12.4M for singles and $3.1M for doubles.
Singles Earnings
- Undefeated champion: $5.235M
- Champion with one round-robin loss: $4.88M
Doubles Earnings (per team)
- Perfect run: $1.139M
- Champion with one group loss: $1.067M
Ranking Points (Both Singles & Doubles)
- Round-robin win: 200 points
- Semifinal win: 400 points
- Final win: 500 points
- Maximum = 1,500 points for going undefeated
WTA Finals Riyadh 2025 — Schedule & Prize Breakdown
| Date | Session / Order | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Nov. 1 |
3:30 p.m. — Doubles
NB 6:00 p.m. — Singles Followed by: Singles then Doubles |
Round-robin opens |
| Sunday, Nov. 2 — Thursday, Nov. 6 | 3:00 p.m. — Doubles 5:00 p.m. — Singles 6:30 p.m. — Singles Followed by: Doubles |
Round-robin sessions continue |
| Friday, Nov. 7 | 3:30 p.m. — Doubles SF #1 6:00 p.m. — Singles SF #1 Followed by: Singles SF #2, Doubles SF #2 |
Semifinals (top two from each group) |
| Saturday, Nov. 8 | 4:00 p.m. — Doubles Final (Martina Navratilova trophy presentation) NB 7:00 p.m. — Singles Final (Billie Jean King trophy presentation) |
Finals and trophy ceremonies |
Prize Money — Overview
| Category | Total (USD) |
|---|---|
| Singles allocation | $12,400,000 |
| Doubles allocation (per team) | $3,100,000 |
Singles — Prize Money & Key Scenarios
| Result | Per Win / Fee | Total (USD) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finals win | $2,540,000 | $2,540,000 | 500 |
| Semifinal win (per) | $1,290,000 | $2,580,000 | 400 |
| Round-robin win (per) | $355,000 | $4,260,000 | 200 |
| Participant fee (qualified) | $340,000 | $2,720,000 | — |
| Alternate fee (on-site) | $150,000 | $300,000 | — |
| Undefeated singles champion (3 RR wins + SF + Final) | $5,235,000 | 1,500 |
Doubles — Prize Money & Key Scenarios (Per Team)
| Result | Per Win / Fee | Total (USD) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finals win | $524,000 | $524,000 | 500 |
| Semifinal win (per) | $257,000 | $514,000 | 400 |
| Round-robin win (per) | $72,000 | $864,000 | 200 |
| Participant fee (per team) | $142,000 | $1,136,000 | — |
| Alternate fee (on-site) | $62,000 | $62,000 | — |
| Undefeated doubles champion (3 RR wins + SF + Final) | $1,139,000 | 1,500 |
Ranking Points — Per Win
| Stage | Points |
|---|---|
| Round-robin win | 200 |
| Semifinal win | 400 |
| Final win | 500 |
| Maximum (undefeated champion) | 1,500 |
Player Fields & Groups
Singles
Stefanie Graf Group
- Aryna Sabalenka (1)
- Coco Gauff (3)
- Jessica Pegula (5)
- Jasmine Paolini (8)
Serena Williams Group
- Iga Swiatek (2)
- Amanda Anisimova (4)
- Elena Rybakina (6)
- Madison Keys (7)
Alternates: Mirra Andreeva, Ekaterina Alexandrova
(Andreeva also qualified in doubles with Diana Shnaider)
Doubles
Martina Navratilova Group
- Errani/Paolini (1)
- Kudermetova/Mertens (4)
- Hsieh/Ostapenko (6)
- Muhammad/Schuurs (8)
Liezel Huber Group
- Siniakova/Townsend (2)
- Dabrowski/Routliffe (3)
- Andreeva/Shnaider (5)
- Babos/Stefani (7)
Three teams return from 2024, with new pairings also entering — including Andreeva/Shnaider, the youngest doubles team to reach the Finals in 25 years.
Reigning Champions
- Singles: Coco Gauff, who lifted the title in 2024 after defeating Zheng Qinwen, and also took down Swiatek, Pegula, and Sabalenka along the way.
- Doubles: Gabriela Dabrowski & Erin Routliffe, back to defend their title following a perfect run last year.
Player Storylines to Watch
Aryna Sabalenka enters holding the No. 1 ranking with major titles in Miami, Madrid, and the US Open.
Iga Swiatek arrives after a brilliant season highlighted by a Wimbledon title and victories in Cincinnati and Seoul.
Coco Gauff aims to defend her crown after a strong Asian swing.
Amanda Anisimova makes her WTA Finals debut, backed by major wins in Doha and Beijing.
Jessica Pegula returns after a consistent season with multiple finals appearances.
Elena Rybakina looks to break past the round-robin stage for the first time.
Madison Keys returns for the first time since 2016, boosted by her Australian Open title.
Jasmine Paolini competes in both draws after a breakout season, including a WTA 1000 victory in Rome.
Looking Ahead
With elite talent across both singles and doubles fields, record-setting prize money, and fierce competition for year-end glory, the WTA Finals Riyadh 2025 promises a thrilling conclusion to the season.
