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WTA Finals

The WTA Finals is the year‑end championship for the top women’s tennis players. Iga Świątek’s semifinal run at the Wuhan Open on 2026-10-17 has improved her ranking and boosted her chances of qualifying for the 2026 WTA Finals. The event’s selection criteria also excluded Jasmine Paolini, citing ranking and performance factors.

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What to know

  • Świątek reached the Wuhan Open semifinals, improving her ranking for the WTA Finals. Oct 17
  • Her victories highlighted a gap in consistency and skill compared to opponents. Oct 17
  • Sakkari advanced to the third round after defeating Kostyuk 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. Oct 13
  • Kostyuk entered the match after a month-long wrist injury absence. Oct 13
  • WTA ruled Jasmine Paolini does not meet criteria for the 2026 WTA Finals in Guadalajara. Oct 11

Timeline

  1. Oct 17, 2026
  2. Oct 13, 2026
  3. Oct 11, 2026