Swiatek qualifies for WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia
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[August 07, 2024]
(Reuters) - World number one Iga Swiatek became the first player
to qualify for the season-ending WTA Finals to be held in Riyadh from
Nov. 2-9, the governing body of women's tennis said on Wednesday.
The season finale, which features the top eight singles players and
doubles teams, will offer record prize money of $15.25 million with
increases in 2025 and 2026 after Saudi Arabia signed a three-year deal
in April to host the event.
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Aug 2, 2024; Paris, France; Iga Swiatek (POL) returns a shot against
Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (not pictured) in the bronze medal match
during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Roland Garros.
Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports/File photo |
Poland's Swiatek, 23, will aim to defend her
singles title.
"It's a great feeling to qualify for the WTA Finals for the
fourth year in a row," said Swiatek, who has won five trophies
this season including the French Open title and took bronze at
the Paris Olympics.
"I hope the performances of the eight best players of the season
will give a lot of joy to the fans all over the world."
(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
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