Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka have been placed as the top seeds in their respective groups for the season-ending WTA Finals at Indian Wells, tournament organizers announced on Wednesday.
The draw for the eight-player event was revealed on November 4, 2026, with Rybakina and Sabalenka heading the two round-robin groups. The WTA Finals, held at Indian Wells, California, will feature the top eight singles players and doubles teams of the season.
Earlier in October, Coco Gauff fell to Elise Mertens in the fourth round of the China Open in Beijing on October 7, 2026, highlighting the competitive form heading into the year-end championship.
