Overview
- The event runs November 1–8 at King Saud University Indoor Arena on indoor hard courts, using a two-group round-robin format that sends the top two from each group to the semifinals.
- Groups: Steffi Graf — Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini; Serena Williams — Iga Swiatek, Amanda Anisimova, Elena Rybakina, Madison Keys.
- Opening order of play on Saturday features Iga Swiatek vs Madison Keys followed by Amanda Anisimova vs Elena Rybakina; Sunday brings Aryna Sabalenka vs Jasmine Paolini and Coco Gauff vs Jessica Pegula.
- Prize money is a record $15.5m ($12.4m singles, $3.1m doubles), with an undefeated singles champion eligible to earn $5.235m and up to 1,500 ranking points.
- Broadcast partners include Sky Sports in the UK and Tennis Channel in the US, with daily play beginning around mid-afternoon local time in Riyadh after doubles.