Naomi Osaka has opted for a fresh start to the 2026 season, choosing to open her campaign at the United Cup rather than returning to the WTA 250 event she had initially planned to enter.
Emma Raducanu will miss out on two lucrative exhibition events due to an injury problem, but her recovery is expected to be swift.
Defending WTA Finals champion Coco Gauff bounced back from her opening match defeat with a 6-3, 6-2 over Jasmine Paolini in round two in Riyadh.
Madison Keys has one match remaining at the WTA Finals following her back-to-back defeats in the group phase, but there are doubts over whether she will play against Elena Rybakina.
Elena Rybakina bounced back from a set down to secure a commanding victory over Iga Swiatek in their second round-robin clash at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh.
Victoria Mboko earned her maiden WTA 250 title when she defeated Cristian Bucsa 7-5, 6-7, 6-2 in the Hong Kong Open final on Sunday.