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The Elite 8: Best women’s tennis players of 2024

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The eight best-performing tennis players of the 2024 season have secured their places in the prestigious WTA Finals in Riyadh. Let’s dive into this elite group, exploring their recent performances and track records at the season’s ultimate showdown.

1. Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka

The second player to qualify for the WTA Finals, Aryna Sabalenka is enjoying her comeback to the No. 1 WTA ranking this week. Her stellar 2024 season includes two Grand Slam titles (Australian Open and US Open) and two WTA 1000 trophies (Cincinnati and Wuhan). This will be Sabalenka’s fourth consecutive appearance at the Finals, with her best result so far being a runner-up finish in 2022.