Players have arrived in Riyadh and are already hitting the courts, gearing up for the season-ending tournament starting Saturday, November 2. Before diving into the competition, they enjoyed a glamorous evening on Thursday, attending a dinner alongside their teams and fellow players.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, joined by her team, exuded polished elegance in a dark beige pencil skirt paired with nude peeptoe heels. The Belarusian completed the look with a chic black long-sleeve top that was a perfect backdrop for her beautiful layered necklaces.
Iga Swiatek opted for a stylish grey suit, paired effortlessly with white sneakers for a modern, sporty touch. The Polish star arrived at the event alongside her team, including her new coach, Wim Fissette.
Preparing for her debut at the WTA Finals, Zheng Qinwen made a striking entrance with her coach, Pere Riba, by her side. Channeling a chic, fashion-forward vibe, the Chinese player wore a sleek black leather jacket over loose white pants and a simple white top. With her hair styled in a pleated bun and a single curled strand framing her face, she looked effortlessly stylish.
Elena Rybakina embraced a soft, romantic look in a flowing, light, see-through floral dress. She kept her hair understated in a simple ponytail, with two delicate strands left loose at the front to frame her face.
Top doubles seed Jelena Ostapenko, competing alongside Lyudmyla Kichenok, arrived at the event with her boyfriend by her side.
Lyudmyla Kichenok, all smiles beside her fiancé Stas Khmarsky, stood out in a vibrant yellow suit over a sleek black ensemble. The couple was supposed to get married in the second week of the US Open, but the ceremony needed to be postponed as Kichenok kept on winning in the women’s doubles tournament and eventually clinched the title alongside Ostapenko.
Caroline Dolehide, the fifth seed in doubles with Desirae Krawczyk, attended the dinner in a relaxed yet elegant all-beige ensemble.
Doubles duo Chan Hao-Ching and Veronika Kudermetova enjoyed each other’s company while sipping drinks together.
As the players gear up for the season-ending tournament, their glamorous dinner night set the stage for a thrilling week ahead. Fans can look forward to an exciting showdown as these top athletes compete to close the season on a high note. (photos: Jimmie48)
