WTA Finals 2025 Finals Schedule (Nov 8th) with Preview and Prize Money
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The 2025 WTA Finals, presented by PIF, is set for a dramatic conclusion on Saturday, November 8, at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka [1] prepares to face the in-form Elena Rybakina [6] in a highly anticipated singles championship match. The final day of the prestigious season-ending tournament, which began on November 1, will also feature the doubles championship, ensuring a thrilling finish to a week of elite-level tennis.
The WTA Finals, which boasts a record total prize money of $15.5 million for 2025, sees the world’s best eight singles players and doubles teams competing. An undefeated singles champion in Riyadh stands to claim an unprecedented $5.235 million.
Final Order of Play: Saturday, November 8, 2025 (All times are AST, UTC+3)
The day’s action on Center Court is scheduled to begin with the doubles final, followed by the closing ceremony, and then the main event: the singles final.
| Match | Time (AST, UTC+3) | Event | Matchup |
| Doubles Final | Starting at 4:00 PM | For the Martina Navratilova Trophy | [4] Veronika Kudermetova / Elise Mertens vs. [7] Timea Babos / Luisa Stefani |
| Closing Ceremony | 6:45 PM | Ceremony | — |
| Singles Final | Not before 7:00 PM | For the Billie Jean King Trophy | [1] Aryna Sabalenka vs. [6] Elena Rybakina |
👑 The Singles Final: Sabalenka vs. Rybakina
The main event pits the World No. 1 and 2025 Australian Open and US Open winner, Aryna Sabalenka, against the powerful serving of Elena Rybakina. Both women have been dominant in Riyadh, with both reaching the final with a perfect 4-0 record, having gone undefeated through the round-robin stage and winning their respective three-set semifinal thrillers on Friday.
Sabalenka secured her spot in the final—her second appearance at the WTA Finals title match—by overcoming the challenge of Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a gladiatorial encounter. Rybakina, in her maiden WTA Finals appearance, battled back from a set down to defeat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, continuing an 11-match winning streak and showcasing a tournament-leading 15 aces in the semifinal.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The history between the two finalists, both known for their explosive power, promises a high-octane championship match. Sabalenka currently leads their extensive head-to-head record 8-5, with all 13 of their previous matches having been played on hard courts. Sabalenka won their most recent encounter earlier this season at the Wuhan Open.
A win for either player will see a first-time WTA Finals singles champion crowned, a fitting end to a season where many top players traded places and titles. Rybakina’s serve has been exceptional throughout the tournament, winning 76.97% of points on her first serve, while Sabalenka has countered with superior movement and an increasingly clutch return game.
🎾 The Doubles Final: Kudermetova/Mertens vs. Babos/Stefani
The championship slate opens with a battle for the Martina Navratilova Trophy at 4:00 PM AST, featuring the [4] seeded pair of Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens against the [7] seeded duo of Timea Babos and Luisa Stefani.
Both teams navigated tough group stages and clinched their spot in the final with impressive semifinal wins. Kudermetova and Mertens, previous champions themselves, defeated the No. 2 seeds Siniakova and Townsend to reach the final. Babos, aiming for her fourth WTA Finals doubles title, and Stefani, the first Brazilian to reach the final, came from a break down in both sets of their semifinal to defeat the previously undefeated Hsieh Su-Wei and Jelena Ostapenko.
The two pairs have met once before this season at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, where Kudermetova and Mertens won in straight sets.
🌍 Global Broadcast Times: Don’t Miss the Action
To ensure fans across key global markets can tune into the singles final, the 7:00 PM (AST) start time in Riyadh (UTC+3) translates to the following major time zones:
| Region | Time Zone | Singles Final (Not before 7:00 PM AST) |
| North America | Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5 | Not before 12:00 PM (Noon) Saturday, November 8 |
| Pacific Standard Time (PST) UTC-8 | Not before 9:00 AM Saturday, November 8 | |
| Europe | Central European Time (CET) UTC+1 | Not before 5:00 PM Saturday, November 8 |
| Australia | Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) UTC+11 | Not before 3:00 AM Sunday, November 9 |
Fans in the USA can watch the action on Tennis Channel, while Sky Sports holds the rights in Great Britain, and beIN Sports broadcasts in Australia.
The stage is set in Riyadh for a grand conclusion to the 2025 WTA season, promising a day of powerful serves, punishing groundstrokes, and history in the making as two of the tour’s hardest hitters battle for the coveted Billie Jean King Trophy.
💰 Prize Money Breakdown
The 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh features a total prize money pool of $15.5 million, a record for the season-ending championship. The total financial commitment is split, with $12.4 million dedicated to the singles competition and $3.1 million allocated to the doubles teams.
The structure rewards performance throughout the tournament, meaning the prize money a finalist receives is cumulative based on their victories in the round-robin and knockout stages. Both Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina enter the final with perfect 4-0 records (three round-robin wins and one semifinal win), putting the maximum possible singles check on the line.
Singles Prize Money (Cumulative, based on performance)
The final win itself is worth an additional $2,540,000 for the champion.
- Undefeated Champion (5-0 Record): $5,235,000
- This total is calculated from the $340,000 participation fee, plus $355,000 for each of the three round-robin wins, $1,290,000 for the semifinal win, and the $2,540,000 final prize.
- Final Win (4-1 Record, 1 RR loss): $4,880,000
- Final Runner-Up (4-1 Record or 3-2 Record): Prize money is cumulative, and the base reward for reaching the final, regardless of record, is substantial.
- Prize Money per Round:
- Participation Fee: $340,000
- Round-Robin Match Win: +$355,000 (per match)
- Semi-final Match Win: +$1,290,000
- Final Win: +$2,540,000 (for the champion)
Doubles Prize Money (Per Team, Cumulative)
The winning doubles team will earn a maximum of $1,139,000 if they go undefeated. The final win itself is worth an additional $524,000.
- Undefeated Champion (5-0 Record): $1,139,000
- Doubles Prize Money per Round:
- Participation Fee: $142,000
- Round-Robin Match Win: +$72,000 (per match)
- Semi-final Match Win: +$257,000
- Final Win: +$524,000 (for the champion)
