WTA Finals 2025 semifinals matchups confirmed: Jessica Pegula & Amanda Anisimova set up mouth-watering battles as Iga Swiatek & Coco Gauff crash out

Only four players remain in the WTA Finals after the group stage matches in Riyadh. The semifinals are scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2025.

Amanda Anisimova and Elena Rybakina were the first two players to enter the last four. While the Kazakh remained unbeaten in the group stage, Anisimova defeated Iga Swiatek in the penultimate round.

On the other hand, Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula made their mark from Group Two this year. Despite a resilient performance by Coco Gauff, the American was eliminated during the penultimate round.

With all to play for at the year-end championships, let's look at what's in store at the WTA Finals.

WTA Finals 2025: Semifinals Schedule

Sabalenka at the WTA Finals 2025 - Day 6 - Source: Getty

Centre Court

Saturday - November 7, 2025

Starting at 6:00 p.m. local time

Match 1: (6) Elena Rybakina vs (5) Jessica Pegula

Followed by

Match 2: (1) Aryna Sabalenka vs (4) Amanda Anisimova

To know more about the schedule, click here.

"I knew it was going to be really tough" - Amanda Anisimova reacts after getting past Iga Swiatek in two hours and 36 minutes

Anisimova at the WTA Finals 2025 - Day 5 - Source: Getty

Amanda Anisimova has defeated Iga Swiatek twice in the last few months. She first eliminated the Pole in New York and has now outsmarted her again in Riyadh.

Here's what Anisimova said after getting the win.

"No, I don’t think I was surprised or shocked at any point in the match. I knew it was going to be really tough, and I was preparing for that. Yeah, I think I just tried to enjoy it," Amanda Anisimova said “I feel like I belong at this point, and I’ve played a lot of tough matches this year. I know my capabilities. And I know if I can play my best tennis, I can give it my best shot," she added

After losing her first group-stage match against Rybakina, Anisimova defeated Madison Keys and continued her clinical form against Iga Swiatek. The American has dropped two sets in Riyadh so far.

"I’m super super excited to face Amanda Anisimova in the semis" - Aryna Sabalenka analyzes her next opponent at the WTA Finals

Sabalenka at the WTA Finals 2025 - Day 6 - Source: Getty

Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka is still unbeaten in the WTA Finals. She cruised past Jasmine Paolini and Jessica Pegula in the first two rounds and then eliminated Coco Gauff. She eased past the American in straight sets, 7-6(5), 6-2.

Here's what Sabalenka said about her semifinal opponent in Riyadh.

"She’s always making me work hard. It’s always great battles against her, always enjoy playing against her, enjoy fights against her. So I’m super super excited to face her in the semis, and I really hope it’s going to be a great level match,” Aryna Sabalenka said

Sabalenka and Anisimova have faced each other three times this year. The Belarusian defeated her in Paris and New York, but couldn't make her mark at Wimbledon.

WTA Finals 2025: Where to Watch

Pegula at the WTA Finals 2025 - Day 6 - Source: Getty

Viewers from around the globe can catch the action live on the following channels and streaming platforms:

United States - Tennis Channel

Canada - TSN (TVA for French-speaking Canada)

Latin America - ESPN LATAM

Caribbean region - RUSH Sports

Australia - beIN Sports

Belgium - Play Sports/Telenet

Bulgaria - DAZN

China - MIGU

Cyprus & Greece - Novasports

Czech Republic & Slovakia - Canal+

France - beIN Sports

UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, South Tyrol, Italy, San Marino, Vatican City - Sky Sports

Hong Kong - Now TV

Hungary - Network4

Italy - Supertennis

South Korea - CJ ENM

Africa - New World TV & SuperSport

For more detailed information on where you can tune in to women's tennis' year-end spectacle from your location, click here.

Edited by Aman Mohamed