Overview
- Iga Swiatek swept past Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2 to launch her campaign with a commanding victory.
- Elena Rybakina defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 6-1, backing up her late qualification surge after winning in Ningbo.
- The results put Swiatek atop the Serena Williams Group with Rybakina also at 1-0, ahead of Anisimova and Keys.
- Sunday’s schedule features top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka vs Jasmine Paolini and defending champion Coco Gauff vs Jessica Pegula.
- The Nov. 1–8 event offers a record $15.5 million purse, a $5.235 million winner’s check, and Sabalenka has already secured the year-end No.1 ranking.