Coco Gauff believes bringing the WTA Finals to Saudi Arabia can "open doors" and inspire positive change for women in the country, although the world number three admitted: "I'd be lying to you if I said I had no reservations".

Iga Swiatek begins her bid to regain the world number one ranking with a comeback victory over Barbora Krejcikova, while Coco Gauff also wins at the WTA Finals.

As the WTA Tour Finals round-robin stages progress, Aryna Sabalenka is one win away from securing the year-end No. 1 ranking after qualifying for the semifinals. Sabalenka was drawn with Jasmine Paolini,

World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective opening matches of the Orange Group at the WTA Finals Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Gauff posted a 6-3, 6-2 victory over No. 6 Jessica Pegula,

Coco Gauff will face world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in an exciting clash at the year-end WTA Finals in Riyadh on Tuesday, as the American star looks to build on her solid form.

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff enjoyed winning starts to their WTA Finals campaigns in Riyadh on Sunday, albeit in contrasting fashion.

Iga Swiatek looked rusty on her return after two months out but the world number two rallied for a 4-6 7-5 6-2 win over Barbora Krejcikova to kick-start her WTA Finals title defence in Riyadh on Sunday.