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Only four players remain in the WTA Finals after the group stage matches in Riyadh. The semifinals are scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2025.Amanda Anisimova and Elena Rybakina were the first two players to enter the last four. While the Kazakh remained unbeaten in the group stage, Anisimova defeated Iga Swiatek in the penultimate round.On the other hand, Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula made their mark from Group Two this year. Despite a resilient performance by Coco Gauff, the American was eliminated during the penultimate round.With all to play for at the year-end championships, let's look at what's in store at the WTA Finals.WTA Finals 2025: Semifinals ScheduleSabalenka at the WTA Finals 2025 - Day 6 - Source: GettyCentre CourtSaturday - November 7, 2025Starting at 6:00 p.m. local timeMatch 1: (6) Elena Rybakina vs (5) Jessica PegulaFollowed byMatch 2: (1) Aryna Sabalenka vs (4) Amanda AnisimovaTo know more about the schedule, click here."I knew it was going to be really tough" - Amanda Anisimova reacts after getting past Iga Swiatek in two hours and 36 minutesAnisimova at the WTA Finals 2025 - Day 5 - Source: GettyAmanda Anisimova has defeated Iga Swiatek twice in the last few months. She first eliminated the Pole in New York and has now outsmarted her again in Riyadh.Here's what Anisimova said after getting the win."No, I don’t think I was surprised or shocked at any point in the match. I knew it was going to be really tough, and I was preparing for that. Yeah, I think I just tried to enjoy it," Amanda Anisimova said“I feel like I belong at this point, and I’ve played a lot of tough matches this year. I know my capabilities. And I know if I can play my best tennis, I can give it my best shot," she addedAfter losing her first group-stage match against Rybakina, Anisimova defeated Madison Keys and continued her clinical form against Iga Swiatek. The American has dropped two sets in Riyadh so far."I’m super super excited to face Amanda Anisimova in the semis" - Aryna Sabalenka analyzes her next opponent at the WTA FinalsSabalenka at the WTA Finals 2025 - Day 6 - Source: GettyMeanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka is still unbeaten in the WTA Finals. She cruised past Jasmine Paolini and Jessica Pegula in the first two rounds and then eliminated Coco Gauff. She eased past the American in straight sets, 7-6(5), 6-2.Here's what Sabalenka said about her semifinal opponent in Riyadh."She’s always making me work hard. It’s always great battles against her, always enjoy playing against her, enjoy fights against her. So I’m super super excited to face her in the semis, and I really hope it’s going to be a great level match,” Aryna Sabalenka saidSabalenka and Anisimova have faced each other three times this year. The Belarusian defeated her in Paris and New York, but couldn't make her mark at Wimbledon.WTA Finals 2025: Where to WatchPegula at the WTA Finals 2025 - Day 6 - Source: GettyViewers from around the globe can catch the action live on the following channels and streaming platforms:United States - Tennis ChannelCanada - TSN (TVA for French-speaking Canada)Latin America - ESPN LATAMCaribbean region - RUSH SportsAustralia - beIN SportsBelgium - Play Sports/TelenetBulgaria - DAZNChina - MIGUCyprus & Greece - NovasportsCzech Republic & Slovakia - Canal+France - beIN SportsUK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, South Tyrol, Italy, San Marino, Vatican City - Sky SportsHong Kong - Now TVHungary - Network4Italy - SupertennisSouth Korea - CJ ENMAfrica - New World TV & SuperSportFor more detailed information on where you can tune in to women's tennis' year-end spectacle from your location, click here.
