Errani, paolini, and Dabrowski/Routliffe Qualify for 2025 WTA Finals Riyadh
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – September 12, 2024 – the first three competitors for the 2025 WTA Finals Riyadh presented by PIF have been confirmed: sara Errani and Jasmine paolini, alongside doubles team Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe. The prestigious season-ending event will take place November 1-8, 2025, showcasing the top eight singles players and doubles teams.
This qualification marks a important milestone as the Race to the WTA Finals heats up. For Errani and Paolini, it’s a testament to their outstanding partnership this season, while Dabrowski and Routliffe solidify their position as a dominant force in women’s doubles. the WTA Finals offers a unique round-robin format, culminating in the crowning of the singles champion with the WTA Finals billie Jean King Trophy and the doubles champions with the WTA Finals Martina Navratilova Trophy.
Errani and Paolini secured their spot with a remarkable 14-match winning streak, highlighted by title victories in Rome and Paris, followed by a runner-up finish in Berlin.
Dabrowski and Routliffe have also enjoyed a prosperous season, claiming three titles including the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open, the WTA 500 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, and most recently, the US Open - their second Grand Slam title as a team. They began the year strongly, reaching the Australian Open semifinals.The duo will aim to become the first team since Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic (2018-2019) to defend their WTA finals crown.
The 2025 WTA Finals Riyadh presented by PIF will feature the top eight players and teams based on the PIF Race to the WTA Finals Leaderboard, with a special qualification pathway for Grand Slam champions ranked between 8th and 20th.
For the latest updates on the Race to Riyadh and full leaderboard standings, visit https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4359216/race-to-riyadh-the-storylines-that-matter-most-between-now-and-the-wta-finals.
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