Zheng, Krejcikova qualify for WTA Finals Riyadh

The WTA announced Wednesday Zheng Qinwen and Barbora Krejcikova secured qualification for the WTA Finals Riyadh, setting the star-studded singles field with play getting underway on Nov. 2.

Zheng, of China, and Krejcikova from the Czech Republic will join PIF WTA World No.1 Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Jasmine Paolini and Jessica Pegula at the season-ending tournament.

“Completing the singles lineup for the WTA Finals is an exciting moment as the anticipation heightens for the season ending event,” WTA Finals Tournament Director Garbiñe Muguruza said. “In 2024, we have seen 11 different winners across Grand Slams and WTA 1000 tournaments, so I fully expect to see incredible match action and on court heroics Riyadh. We are very much looking forward to kicking off the first year of the WTA Finals Riyadh.”

Zheng has enjoyed a breakout season on the Hologic WTA Tour and is the first player from China to qualify in singles for the WTA Finals since 2013 when Li Na finished as runner-up, narrowly losing to Serena Williams.

She began her season in fine form by reaching the final at the Australian Open, again emulating Li Na who was the last Chinese player to contest a singles Grand Slam final, which was also in Melbourne in 2014. Zheng went on to defend her title at the 35° Palermo Ladies Open before flourishing on home soil during the Asian swing, reaching the semifinals at the China Open in Beijing and reaching her third final of the season at the Dongfeng Voyah · Wuhan Open.