WATCH: Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka combine for 'different type of serve', turn heads in stunning outfits at WTA Finals 2024
Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka created a transition video as the pair glammed up for the 2024 WTA Finals gala in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The pair will battle it out for the year-end No. 1 spot at the event starting Saturday, November 2.
Swiatek and Sabalenka came together to shoot a video during a recent practice session ahead of the WTA Finals. The pair took the internet by storm as fans of both players were happy to see the World No. 1 and World No. 2 enjoying their time together.
It was speculated that they were shooting a transition video, as the pair were seen dancing for a few seconds before the Pole stepped on the phone camera.
Hours later, Sabalenka and Swiatek jointly shared the complete video, in which they go from dancing on the court in their training outfits to being glammed up for the WTA Finals gala.
The post was captioned:
"A different type of serve tonight"
Sabalenka was dressed in a deep green, strapless dress, and she completed the look with a subtle necklace and a watch on her wrist. Swiatek, meanwhile, was wearing a light blue outfit that reflected her relaxed style, and smiling brightly.
Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka to battle it out for year-end World No. 1 at the WTA Finals 2024
Just like last year, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka will battle it out for the year-end World No. 1 ranking at the WTA Finals. However, this time, the odds are highly in favor of the Belarusian.
Current World No. 1 Sabalenka has been drawn in the Purple Group with Elena Rybakina, Jasmine Paolini, and Zheng Qinwen. World No. 2 Swiatek has been drawn in the Orange Group with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Barbora Krejcikova.
The year-end World No. 1 ranking will be decided in Riyadh, with Sabalenka (9016 points) and Swiatek (7970 points) vying for the top spot. Sabalenka can clinch the Year-End No. 1 ranking by winning all three round-robin matches, by winning two and reaching the final, or by winning one and still reaching the final.
Iga Swiatek, meanwhile, must win the title to contend for No. 1. If Swiatek loses one round-robin match, Sabalenka only needs two round-robin wins; if Swiatek loses two, Sabalenka would need just one round-robin win to secure the ranking.
The group stage of the WTA Finals kicks off on Saturday, November 2, with Aryna Sabalenka taking on Zheng Qinwen and Jasmine Paolini facing Elena Rybakina.