There are no significant absences in the preliminary list of the first Grand Slam of the year. Nor in the women's draw, where Belinda Bencic returns. Who has confirmed their presence?
Aryna Sabalenka
Analyzing the ranking of the players who competed in the grand finals this year, the conclusion is clear: anarchy in the women's circuit is over.
Aryna Sabalenka has earned back the number 1 spot in the world after it was in the hands of Iga Swiatek since the WTA Finals of last year. Precisely in this 2024 edition, the Belarusian snatched away that prestigious rank. So, after finishing the Masters tournament, Sabalenka received the trophy in Riyadh accrediting her as the end-of-season number 1, a season in which she has won two Grand Slams.
Year-end No. 1 🏆✨ pic.twitter.com/LApAmvKARN
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) November 11, 2024
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka ya posa con su trofeo de número 1 de final de temporada 2024
We detail how the top 100 of the WTA is distributed by country. A total of 36 have representation, but where does Spain stand?
Beyond the ranking, the 2023 and 2024 seasons for Belarus's Son may seem quite similar. And they are, except for one fundamental aspect.
We review the big surprises and disappointments of the women's season in terms of rises and falls in the rankings. What will the movements be in 2025?
Aryna Sabalenka fell in the semifinals of the WTA Finals 2024 against Coco Gauff, so once again the Belarusian will be left without a chance to lift the title. However, she can be very satisfied with her year, as she has achieved what she did not achieve last year: finishing the year as the world number 1. "I believe I have accomplished a lot this season and there is no room for disappointment. I just have to be proud of myself. I have won two Grand Slams, became the world number one and finish the year as number one, something I wanted last year and didn't achieve. I am very excited for the coming year and I want to continue striving and taking advantage of the extra moments I had this season. I will continue working on my mindset, keep working on my game and make sure to be fresh at the beginning of the season and bring my best tennis back to Australia," Aryna said in a press conference.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka: "He logrado mucho esta temporada, no hay lugar para la decepción"
The American defeats the World No. 1 in the semifinals of the WTA Finals and will compete for the title tomorrow against Qinwen Zheng. Youth reigns in Riyadh.
There are no significant absences in the preliminary list of the first Grand Slam of the year. Nor in the women's draw, where Belinda Bencic returns. Who has confirmed their presence?
We detail how the top 100 of the WTA is distributed by country. A total of 36 have representation, but where does Spain stand?
Analyzing the ranking of the players who competed in the grand finals this year, the conclusion is clear: anarchy in the women's circuit is over.
Beyond the ranking, the 2023 and 2024 seasons for Belarus's Son may seem quite similar. And they are, except for one fundamental aspect.
Aryna Sabalenka has earned back the number 1 spot in the world after it was in the hands of Iga Swiatek since the WTA Finals of last year. Precisely in this 2024 edition, the Belarusian snatched away that prestigious rank. So, after finishing the Masters tournament, Sabalenka received the trophy in Riyadh accrediting her as the end-of-season number 1, a season in which she has won two Grand Slams.
Year-end No. 1 🏆✨ pic.twitter.com/LApAmvKARN
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) November 11, 2024
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka ya posa con su trofeo de número 1 de final de temporada 2024
We review the big surprises and disappointments of the women's season in terms of rises and falls in the rankings. What will the movements be in 2025?
Aryna Sabalenka fell in the semifinals of the WTA Finals 2024 against Coco Gauff, so once again the Belarusian will be left without a chance to lift the title. However, she can be very satisfied with her year, as she has achieved what she did not achieve last year: finishing the year as the world number 1. "I believe I have accomplished a lot this season and there is no room for disappointment. I just have to be proud of myself. I have won two Grand Slams, became the world number one and finish the year as number one, something I wanted last year and didn't achieve. I am very excited for the coming year and I want to continue striving and taking advantage of the extra moments I had this season. I will continue working on my mindset, keep working on my game and make sure to be fresh at the beginning of the season and bring my best tennis back to Australia," Aryna said in a press conference.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka: "He logrado mucho esta temporada, no hay lugar para la decepción"
The American defeats the World No. 1 in the semifinals of the WTA Finals and will compete for the title tomorrow against Qinwen Zheng. Youth reigns in Riyadh.
The season on the women's circuit is coming to an end, and with it, so are the WTA Finals 2024. Without Spanish representation, but with the world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, emerging as the top favorite for the title. Tomorrow she will face Coco Gauff in what will be the second semifinal of the day in Riyadh; the day will start with Qinwen Zheng vs Barbora Krejcikova, which will begin not before 16:00 Spanish time, followed by the matchup between the Belarusian and the American. The matches can be followed on Teledeporte, RTVE Play, and DAZN in Spain; through ESPN and Disney + in Latin America.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Horario y dónde ver en TV y online las semifinales de las WTA Finals 2024
Barbora Krejcikova has saved her best version for the WTA Finals 2024. She qualified for the Masters tournament after conquering Wimbledon, and the Czech player wants to confirm herself as a player for major events. She fought hard and took a set from Iga Swiatek in her first match, easily defeated Pegula in the second, and today she secured first place in the group by dominating Coco Gauff (7-5, 6-4). Winning in straight sets guarantees her the leadership and has multiple consequences: she avoids Aryna Sabalenka in the semis (will face Qinwen Zheng) and eliminates Iga Swiatek.
WTA FINALS 2024 SEMIFINALS:
- Aryna Sabalenka (#1) vs Coco Gauff (#2)
- Qinwen Zheng (#2) vs Barbora Krejcikova (#1)
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así quedan las semifinales de las WTA Finals 2024 tras el gran triunfo de Krejcikova sobre Gauff