The best of the best. The ATP and WTA Finals pit the top eight singles players and doubles teams in the season’s final battle. It’s a culmination of the tour calendars, serving as both a grand finale and a showcase for the sport’s elites. The year-end No.1 ranking is often on the line, as is a huge payday and momentum into next season. Outside of the four Grand Slams, this is the tournament the players covet.
Here’s what you need to know about one of the crown jewels in tennis:
How do players qualify?
Throughout the calendar year, players and teams earn points based on their tournament results. The points accumulate in a “race” to see who can finish first. At season’s end, the top seven producers punch their ticket to their tour’s Finals. The eighth spot is reserved for a Grand Slam winner ranked 8-20 in the standings. If no player meets that criteria, the final spot goes to the player who finished eighth in the race.
In other words, it’s the year’s top performers going head-to-head.
