Aryna Sabalenka, 25 years old, Belarus
Seed: 1
Best WTA Finals result: Runner-up (2022)
2024 titles: 4
2024 Win-Loss: 54-12
With two Grand Slams and more ranking points than anyone else, she has established herself as the best player of the season. A first WTA Finals title would accomplish that.
Jasmine Paolini, 28 years old, Italy
Seed: 4
Best WTA Finals Performance: Debut
2024 Titles: 1
2024 Win-Loss: 37-17
A late bloomer who also competes in doubles, Paolini is having the best season of her life. Having never previously reached the third round of a Slam, she won her first WTA 1,000 title in Dubai before reaching the French Open and Wimbledon finals.
Elena Rybakina, 25 years old, Kazakhstan
Seed: 5
Best WTA Finals Performance: Round Robin (2023)
2024 titles: 3
2024 Wins and Losses: 41-9
It’s a two-part season for the 2022 Wimbledon champion, who has struggled throughout with recurring illnesses. She lost seven of her 41 games through June, but hasn’t played since August.
Chinwon Jeong (22 years old, China)
Seed: 7
Best WTA Finals Performance: Debut
2024 titles: 3
2024 Win/Loss: 47-16
The disappointment of losing his first major final in Melbourne was offset by Olympic singles gold. She advanced to the finals having lost four of her last 32 matches.
