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WTA Tour Finals 2021 preview: everything you need to know

The WTA’s crown-jewel event returns for the first time since 2019 with some of the biggest names in women’s tennis set to feature in Guadalajara, Mexico. Find the schedule, players to watch and more, right here.

After a sensational year of women’s tennis , the 2021 WTA Finals are back.

The season-ending championships, which feature the top eight singles players and doubles teams from 2021, will take place from November 10 to November 17 at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Guadalajara .

Mexico will host the tournament sometimes dubbed the ‘Fifth Slam’ in a one-time only event after travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic meant the competition could not take place in its usual home of Shenzhen in China .

As we head for the final showdown here are the top things you need to know.

WTA Tour Finals 2021: players to watch

Though WTA Finals defending singles champion Ash Barty has decided to sit out the event, lots of stars will be in action in Guadalajara.

Players who qualified in the Top 8 for the WTA Finals 2021

The following eight players will compete in the singles side of the competition:

• Aryna Sabalenka
• Karolina Pliskova
• Barbora Krejcikova
• Iga Swiatek
• Maria Sakkari
• Garbine Muguruza
• Paula Badosa
• Anett Kontaveit

Doubles teams that have qualified in the Top 8 for the WTA Finals 2021

The following eight teams are set to battle in the end-of-year doubles tournament:

• Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova
• Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibahara
• Hseih Su-Wei and Elise Mertens
• Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Demi Schuurs
• Samantha Stosur and Zhang Shuai
• Alexa Guarachi and Desirae Krawczyk
• Darija Jurak and Andrej Klepac
• Sharon Fichman and Giuliana Olmos

Coco Gauff and Caty McNally , as well as Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani all qualified for the Finals. However, they have decided not to participate, which allowed for Fichman and Olmos to step in and compete.

Storylines at WTA Tour Finals 2021

Whatever way the WTA Finals unfold it is for certain that in the singles competition there will be a new champion.

World number one Barty made the decision in late October not to defend her WTA Finals crown in Guadalajara.

After returning to her native Australia following the US Open, the 2021 Wimbledon winner said she was unwilling to compromise on her preparations for the Australian Open with her country's ongoing quarantine requirements.

Who then is primed to take her crown?

It is certainly hard to ignore the hottest player on tour right now: Anett Kontaveit .

The Estonian stunned everyone when she snatched the final top-eight place from the hands of Ons Jabeur after she defeated home favourite Simona Halep at the Transylvania Open (October 31). Her victory at Cluj-Napoca capped a remarkable end-of-season run that has seen her win 26 of her last 28 matches.

Somewhat ironically the 25-year-old’s blistering form was triggered by a five-match losing streak with her last defeat handed to her by Jabeur in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters .

As the only player to feature in the singles and doubles competition Barbora Krejcikova is also another star to keep an eye on.

The Czech started 2021 ranked 65 but after clinching her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros , and then weeks later striking gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in the women’s doubles event, the 25-year-old is coming to Mexico hot.

Her 2021 win-loss record is sitting at a favourable 45-14.

With no defending duo either in the doubles event the door is as equally open for a new pair of WTA Finals champions, and several competitors from 2019 will be back seeking vengeance.

2019 runner-up Hseih Su-Wei will be hoping for more luck in this year’s edition with new partner Elise Mertens (who got only as far as the round robin stage last time). The Belgian is currently ranked number one in the world for women's doubles.

Five-time Olympian Samantha Stosur and Chinese number one Zhang Shuai will also be on the hunt for redemption after the duo got as far as the semi-finals last time. Their consecutive appearance as a team was helped by a late surge that saw them take the 2021 US Open women’s doubles crown.

WTA Tour Finals 2021: Schedule & Format

Both the singles and doubles competition will feature eight players and teams in a round robin event.

Eight are halved into two groups of four and every player/team will compete against the three others in their group.

The top two from each group will then advance to the semi-finals. The top placed player/team from the first group will play the runner-up from the second and vice versa.

The winners of each semi-final will then meet in the championship final.

Those in the singles event will be vying to lift the WTA Finals Billie Jean King Trophy. Meanwhile in the doubles, the WTA Finals Martina Navratilova Trophy will be the silverware up for grabs.

The WTA Finals will feature two sessions a day with one during the day and another scheduled for night . The round robin matches will conclude on November 15. The semi-finals are penned for November 16 and the championship matches November 17 .

Wednesday November 10

• Day Session 14:00 - singles round robin followed by doubles round robin
• Night Session 19:00 - opening ceremony followed by singles round robin and doubles round robin

Thursday November 11

• Night Session 19:30 - singles round robin followed by doubles round robin

Friday November 12

Saturday November 13

Sunday November 14

Monday November 15

Tuesday November 16

• Day Session 14:00 - singles semi-final followed by doubles semi-final
• Night Session 19:30 - singles semi-final followed by doubles semi-final

Wednesday November 17

• Day Session 17:00 - doubles final followed by awards ceremony
• Night Session 19:30 - singles final followed by awards ceremony

Schedule listed in local time.

How to watch WTA Tour Finals 2021

The WTA Tour Finals will be broadcast across major platforms worldwide.

For a full list of countries and where the WTA Finals will be broadcast click here .

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WTA Finals 2021 - Schedule, dates, which players have qualified? Iga Swiatek makes cut, no Emma Raducanu

Updated 09/11/2021 at 12:03 GMT

All you need to know ahead of the 2021 WTA Finals at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The WTA Finals are taking place at the Panamerican Tennis Center in Guadalajara. The season-ending event was supposed to be played in Shenzhen, China, but it was switched to Mexico due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Dates and schedule

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What are the singles groups?

• 1. Aryna Sabalenka (BLR)
• 4. Maria Sakkari (GRE)
• 5. Iga Swiatek (POL)
• 7. Paula Badosa (ESP)
• 2. Barbora Krejcikova (CZE)
• 3. Karolina Pliskova (CZE)
• 6. Garbiñe Muguruza (ESP)
• 8. Anett Kontaveit (EST)

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What are the doubles groups?

• 2. Shuko Aoyama (JPN) & Ena Shibahara (JPN)
• 4. Nicole Melichar-Martinez (USA) & Demi Schuurs (NED)
• 5. Samantha Stosur (AUS) & Zhang Shuai (CHN)
• 7. Darija Jurak (CRO) & Andreja Klepac (SLO)
• 1. Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) & Katerina Siniakova (CZE)
• 3. Hsieh Su-Wei (TPE) & Elise Mertens (BEL)
• 6. Alexa Guarachi (CHI) & Desirae Krawczyk (USA)
• 8. Sharon Fichman (CAN) & Giuliana Olmos (MEX)

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WTA Tour news: Women’s Tour unveils full 125 schedule

The WTA has released the calendar for the 125 level tournaments, spanning March to December of this year.

In 2022 we will see 21 WTA 125 tournaments up from 15 in 2021.

The Andalucia Open which gets underway in Marbella, Spain later this month kicks off the 125 season.

“Established in 2012, WTA 125 tournaments play an important role in providing a bridge for new stars of the sport the ability to continue their progression into the WTA, while at the same time providing opportunities for established players, all in strategic weeks throughout the calendar.

“The 2022 season will feature 21 WTA 125 tournaments, covering 14 countries across three continents and offering competition on all three different playing surfaces.

“This marks an increase from 15 events in 2021, further maximizing playing opportunities for athletes alongside the WTA Tour.

“The WTA 125 calendar kicks off during the week of March 28 at the AnyTech 365 Andalucia Open in Marbella, Spain, before further tournaments in Europe, the USA, Canada, Uruguay, Argentina and Mexico and ending in France at the Open BLS de Limoges in mid-December.”

The WTA are eager to ensure that the transition from the ITF tournaments up to the main tour is eased with the 125 events.

“WTA 125 tournaments are an important part of the overall WTA Tour structure in strengthening women’s professional tennis,” said Steve Simon, WTA Chairman and CEO.

“One of our priorities is to support and enhance the elite player pathway, and this year’s WTA 125 schedule reflects the progress being made.”

WTA 125 schedule

March 28 AnyTech 365 Andalucía Open Marbella, Spain $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/8D

May 2 L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo Saint-Malo, France $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/16D

May 9 Lagardère Trophy Paris, France $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/16D

May 9 Liqui Moly Open Karlsruhe, Germany $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/16D

May 31 Makarska International Championships Makarska, Croatia $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/16D

June 6 BBVA Open Internacional de Valencia Valencia, Spain $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/16D

June 13 Veneto Open International Gaiba, Italy $115,000 – Grass – 32S/16Q/16D

July 4 Nordea Open Båstad, Sweden $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/16D

July 4 Grand Est Open 88 Contrexéville, France $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/16D

August 1 Concord Iași Open Iași, Romania $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/16D

August 8 Thoreau Tennis Open Concord, United States $115,000 – Hard – 32S/16Q/16D

August 15 Odlum Brown Van Open Vancouver, Canada $115,000 – Hard – 32S/16Q/16D

September 12 Zavarovalnica Sava Portorož, Slovenia $115,000 – Hard – 32S/16Q/16D

September 19 Hungarian Ladies Open Budapest, Hungary $115,000 – Hard (I) – 32S/16Q/16D

October 24 Abierto Tampico Tampico, Mexico $115,000 – Hard – 32S/16Q/16D

October 31 Dow Tennis Classic Midland, United States $115,000 – Hard (i) – 32S/16Q/16D

October 31 Puerto Vallarta Open Puerto Vallarta, Mexico $115,000 – Hard – 32S/16Q/16D

November 7 Argentina Open Buenos Aires, Argentina $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/16D

November 14 Montevideo Open Montevideo, Uruguay $115,000 – Clay – 32S/16Q/16D

December 5 Open Angers Arena Loire Angers, France $115,000 – Hard (i) – 32S/16Q/16D

December 12 Open BLS de Limoges Limoges, France $115,000 – Hard (i) – 32S/16Q/16D

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