The eight best-performing tennis players of the 2024 season have secured their places in the prestigious WTA Finals in Riyadh. Let’s dive into this elite group, exploring their recent performances and track records at the season’s ultimate showdown.
1. Aryna Sabalenka
The second player to qualify for the WTA Finals, Aryna Sabalenka is enjoying her comeback to the No. 1 WTA ranking this week. Her stellar 2024 season includes two Grand Slam titles (Australian Open and US Open) and two WTA 1000 trophies (Cincinnati and Wuhan). This will be Sabalenka’s fourth consecutive appearance at the Finals, with her best result so far being a runner-up finish in 2022.
2. Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek was the first to secure her place in the elite eight-woman field, marking her fourth consecutive qualification for the WTA Finals. The Polish star is the defending champion, having claimed the title last year with a commanding victory over Jessica Pegula in the final held in Cancun, Mexico. Swiatek’s journey at the Finals began in 2021, where she was eliminated in the group stage. She improved her performance in 2022, reaching the semifinals before falling to Aryna Sabalenka.
The 23-year-old has won five titles in 2024—Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros—all at WTA 1000 and…
