Overview
- Top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova triumphs over Magda Linette 6-2, 6-4 at the WTA Elite Trophy opener, recovering from a 3-0 setback in the second set.
- Krejcikova, who ranks tenth and has two titles this season from Dubai and San Diego, will face sixth-seeded Daria Kasatkina next.
- Beatriz Haddad Maia, in an upset victory, defeats second-seeded Madison Keys 6-4, 6-4, to take an early lead in the Camellia group, which also includes 20th-ranked Caroline Garcia.
- This victory represents Haddad Maia's second win in four tournaments on the WTA Asia tour.
- As a result of this loss, Madison Keys' upcoming match with Caroline Garcia is a crucial win to keep her semifinal hopes alive.