Day Three Order of Play Confirmed for the 2025 WTA Finals (November 3)
The schedule for Day Three of the prestigious 2025 WTA Finals Riyadh presented by PIF has been officially released, setting the stage for four high-stakes matches across both singles and doubles fields. The world’s elite players will continue the round-robin stage as they vie for a spot in the semifinals.
Day Three is headlined by the much-anticipated clash between the second and sixth seeds in the singles draw, along with key doubles contests involving Grand Slam-winning teams.
Day 3 Schedule: Tuesday, November 3, 2025
| Time (Local) | Event | Matchup | Seeds |
| 15:00 | Doubles | Errani/Paolini (ITA) vs. Hsieh/Ostapenko (TPE/LAT) | (1) vs. (6) |
| NB 17:00 | Singles | Swiatek (POL) vs. Rybakina (KAZ) | (2) vs. (6) |
| NB 18:30 | Singles | Anisimova (USA) vs. Keys (USA) | (4) vs. (7) |
| Followed By | Doubles | Kudermetova/Mertens (RUS/BEL) vs. Muhammad/Schuurs (USA/NED) | (4) vs. (8) |
Singles Showdowns: A Battle of Generations
๐ต๐ฑ Iga ลwiฤ tek (2) vs. Elena Rybakina (6) ๐ฐ๐ฟ
(Not Before 17:00)
The evening session is anchored by a compelling match between two former Grand Slam champions. World No. 2 Iga ลwiฤ tek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, will take on the final qualifier, Elena Rybakina. This contest is critical for both players as they look to build momentum in the round-robin groups. Given ลwiฤ tek’s relentless form and Rybakina’s powerful, aggressive game, this match is expected to be a heavyweight battle.
๐บ๐ธ Amanda Anisimova (4) vs. Madison Keys (7) ๐บ๐ธ
(Not Before 18:30)
The late singles match features an all-American clash with significant implications for the USA’s strong contingent in the field. Amanda Anisimova, making her WTA Finals debut after reaching two major finals this year, faces Madison Keys, the 2025 Australian Open champion. Both players rely on immense power, promising an aggressive, high-speed contest where the first strike could be decisive.
Doubles Action: Key Group Stage Clashes
๐ฎ๐น Errani/Paolini (1) vs. Hsieh/Ostapenko (6) ๐น๐ผ/๐ฑ๐ป
(15:00 Start)
Day Three opens with a tantalizing doubles match. The top-seeded Italian duo of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, fresh off their Roland Garros triumph, face the veteran-led challenge of Hsieh Su-Wei and Jelena Ostapenko. With Hsieh/Ostapenko having reached two Grand Slam finals this year, this contest between the top seeds and a powerful veteran pairing will be crucial for the group standings.
๐ท๐บ/๐ง๐ช Kudermetova/Mertens (4) vs. Muhammad/Schuurs (8) ๐บ๐ธ/๐ณ๐ฑ
(Followed By)
The final match of the day brings together two teams who earned their spots with major titles. Wimbledon champions Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens will test their consistency against the WTA 1000 Indian Wells champions Asia Muhammad and Demi Schuurs. As the final match on the court, expect a competitive battle for points as these two teams look to advance from the group stage.
