WTA Finals Day 6 Preview: Last Push for the Semifinals
On Day 6 at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, two singles semifinal spots and one doubles semifinal berth remain up for grabs. The day features a key singles rematch and crucial doubles battles as round-robin play concludes in the Stefanie Graf and Liezel Huber Groups.
Singles Showdowns
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will meet for the third time in 2025 in a rematch of this year's Roland Garros final. Both players are fighting for a semifinal spot, with 16 possible outcomes still on the table in the Graf Group. Jessica Pegula aims to rebound against Jasmine Paolini, who has already been eliminated.
Doubles Contests
Defending champions Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe face a winner-takes-all match against Timea Babos and Luisa Stefani to keep their title hopes alive. Meanwhile, Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend conclude the group stage against Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider.
Graf Group Complexity
The Graf Group could see Sabalenka, Gauff, and Pegula all finishing with a 2-1 record. Advancement will depend not only on match wins but also on sets played. Fifteen scenarios