The 2024 WTA Finals kicked off with an intriguing clash between the two most in-form players after Wimbledon.
Back at the top of the WTA rankings, Aryna Sabalenka arrived in Riyadh with a 24-3 record and 3 titles since missing The Championships with a shoulder injury.
Qinwen Zheng travelled to Saudi Arabia on a 28-4 run and fresh off a title in Tokyo, last Sunday.
Featured Match — Day 1
#1 Aryna Sabalenka vs #7 Qinwen Zheng
H-2-H: Sabalenka led 4-0
Last meeting: Sabalenka 6-3 5-7 6-4 — 2024 WTA 1000 Wuhan Final, hardcourt
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