This year, the WTA Finals broke with the tradition of a pre-tournament group photo, most likely due to Elina Svitolina’s refusal to pose alongside Russian and Belarusian players. Instead, the WTA opted for individual player portraits and editorial-style photography, featuring smaller groups of players in fan-inspired settings throughout the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Official player portraits from the 2026 WTA Finals
Styled by Danyul Brown, the singles players showcased a range of runway-inspired looks, wearing pieces from the Fall/Winter 2026 and Resort 2027 collections of some of the world’s leading fashion houses.
Top seed and defending champion Elena Rybakina went for casual Dior style, including ripped jeans and flats.
Aryna Sabalenka stands out with a vamp-inspired look, pairing a black leather miniskirt with a red leather jacket worn over a matching bra. She completed the outfit with black pointed-toe shoes and eye-catching red socks. The Belarusian’s outfit combines pieces from Gucci and Nike.
Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula are in head-to-toe Chanel. Their ensembles are classy, although I can’t help feeling there’s one layer too many.
Coco Gauff stays faithful to Miu Miu, this time in a schoolgirl aesthetic.
My favorite look is Elina Svitolina in Tom Ford. The Ukrainian pulls off an intriguing mix of feminine sensuality and sharp menswear-inspired tailoring, pairing black tights and stilettos with a shirt-and-suit combination featuring an unexpected lace detail. A beige bomber jacket on top adds yet another contrasting element into the mix. It’s an unusual combination that works beautifully.
Karolina Muchova looked every bit the professional model in her unconventional Balenciaga ensemble.
Linda Noskova showcased her self-described “tomboy” style with outerwear from The Frankie Shop paired with Missoni leather shorts and Miista knee-high boots.
Complementing the official portraits, editorial photography by Clara Balzary features players in smaller group vignettes across fan-inspired settings.
The WTA Finals begin Sunday, November 8, as the world’s top eight singles players and doubles teams compete for a share of the $10 million prize purse and the season-ending championship titles.
