Overview
- Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani, the year-end No. 1 pair, won their opening doubles match 6-3, 6-3 over Asia Muhammad and Demi Schuurs on Nov. 1.
- Paolini begins singles group play today at 15:00 Italian time against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a pool that also includes Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula.
- Errani said Paolini had not been feeling well and skipped Media Day, yet Paolini competed effectively in the doubles opener.
- The WTA Finals use a four-player round robin with the top two advancing to the Nov. 7 semifinals and the finals on Nov. 8.
- Paolini qualified as the No. 8 seed after a strong season highlighted by the Rome title and WTA 1000 runs, and she is bidding to become the first Italian to advance from the singles group stage.