A Major First: Anisimova Officially Qualifies for the WTA Finals

Le 02/10/2025 à 17h57 par Jules Hypolite

A Major First: Anisimova Officially Qualifies for the WTA Finals

After a dazzling season, highlighted by two Grand Slam finals, the young American has earned her first invitation to the elite of women's tennis in Riyadh.

For the first time in her career, Amanda Anisimova will compete in the WTA Finals (November 1-8). The American, a two-time Grand Slam finalist this year (Wimbledon and US Open), secured her spot for the event after her victory against Jasmine Paolini in the Beijing quarterfinals.

At 22 years old, she will thus experience the format of this tournament that brings together the eight best players of the season.

Her compatriot Madison Keys also confirmed her qualification this Thursday and will be present for the second time after 2016. The two players thus join Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff.

Behind them, Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva appear well on their way to securing their spots in Riyadh, while Elena Rybakina, Jasmine Paolini, and Ekaterina Alexandrova are in a tight battle for the 8th and final place.

Amanda Anisimova

4e, 5914 points

Madison Keys

8e, 4395 points

Aryna Sabalenka

1e, 10390 points

Iga Swiatek

2e, 8703 points

Cori Gauff

3e, 7863 points

Jessica Pegula

5e, 5183 points

Mirra Andreeva

9e, 4319 points

Elena Rybakina

7e, 4505 points

Jasmine Paolini

6e, 4525 points

Ekaterina Alexandrova

10e, 3375 points

She’s 24 not 22.

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