Season-ending championship of the WTA Tour, featuring the year's top players
Noskova has reached the WTA Finals semi-finals after a straight-sets win, while Gauff battles back but falls short in a gripping group match. Pegula advances in Group 1, Kostyuk exits due to injury, and the final group standings are decided in coming days.
Elena Rybakina has won the US Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 to become the new World No. 1. The victory caps a breakthrough year that included an Australian Open title and a Wimbledon triumph, while Sabalenka ends the season without a Grand Slam title. The outcome also ends Sabalenka’s long run atop the rankings and sets up a fresh chapter in their rivalry.
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Elena Rybakina has reached the Ningbo Open final after defeating Leylah Fernandez in straight sets, with Shnaider in the other semifinal. The US Open champion will defend her title in a final set to determine the Ningbo Open champion, as Eala exits in the last 16 and Jovic advances.
Asian Cup organizers have confirmed kickoff times and venues for the 2027 tournament across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Alkhobar, with a Feb. 5 final at King Fahd Sports City Stadium. The schedule aims to satisfy commercial and broadcast needs as regional tensions persist.
Briton Stojsavljevic has defeated former Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin in Hong Kong, reaching the second round after a dramatic 6-3 4-6 6-4 victory. The 17-year-old Briton, ranked 411, overcame a late challenge to secure a notable win and will meet Zeynep Sonmez next.
Emma Rybakina has withdrawn from the 2026 WTA Finals at Indian Wells, saying she is "not physically ready to compete" and will rest for the 2027 season. The WTA has cited a viral illness as the official reason. Marta Kostyuk will replace her in Group 1 and will open against Linda Noskova on Sunday.
The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from 7 January 2027 to 23 December 2027–21 January 2028. Organisers have said "exceptional circumstances" and logistical and travel disruptions have made the original dates untenable. Saudi domestic fixtures have been rescheduled and other regional sporting events have been cancelled or delayed.
The WTA has apologised after practice‑court microphones at Indian Wells livestreamed Jessica Pegula calling 19‑year‑old Mirra Andreeva a “diva” and criticising her coach. The tour has removed audio equipment, taken down practice recordings and said it failed to notify players. The comments have renewed debate over player privacy ahead of the WTA Finals.
Coco Gauff has defeated Marta Kostyuk in a suspenseful, back-and-forth match at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, moving to 6-5 in her head-to-head with Kostyuk and keeping Group 1 contenders alive amid Kostyuk’s late entry and Elena Rybakina’s withdrawal.