Tennis dresses at the WTA Finals Riyadh: Who wore it best?

After dazzling in designer gowns at the official WTA Finals photoshoot at the Bab AlSaad Resort, the Elite 8 are showcasing the best of sports fashion on the courts of Riyadh. Let’s take a closer look at the latest apparel trends making waves at this prestigious tournament that highlights brand diversity. While three players compete in Nike, the remaining five promote Adidas, Yonex, New Balance, On, and Asics.

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka is turning heads in a striking red version of her Nike Fall Slam 2 Dress, featuring bold waist cutouts that flow into an open back accented with shimmery trim and contrast piping.

The world No. 1 completes her look with customized Nike Zoom Vapor 12s, featuring her signature tiger logo.

2023 WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek chose a light purple color palette for her On apparel. The outfit reflects the Pole’s signature minimalist style: a sleeveless, full-coverage tank with a diagonal color-block section, paired with a skirt featuring two asymmetrical front pleats.

Swiatek’s shoe of choice is On The Roger Pro Fire.

Coco Gauff shines in a unique white New Balance outfit accented with subtle blue details. The last year’s champion wears a sleeveless crop tank featuring a curved blue line that visually contours her form and complements her movement.

From the back, the design reveals a sculpted racerback cut with a sweeping keyhole opening. Her pleated A-line skirt flows naturally with every step in her signature Coco CG2 shoes.

Amanda Anisimova is making her WTA Finals debut in a monochromatic dusty sage Nike ensemble consisting of a simple racerback tank and high-waisted performance shorts featuring a slightly flared hem. The American’s bright crimson Nike Vapor Pro 3 shoes deliver a vivid contrast, injecting energy and personality into the muted outfit.

Anisimova’s alternative look is the Nike Fall Slam Dress, which combines lightweight ribbed fabric and mesh inserts.

Jessica Pegula embraces simplicity in a solid black racerback Adidas Core Climacool Dress.

The American completes the look with white Adidas Avacourt 2 shoes accented in silver and aqua.

Elena Rybakina chose a combination of deep and light purple, staying true to her signature sporty Yonex style. The dress maintains the same design she’s worn earlier this season: contrast criss-cross back straps, a square neckline, and mesh side inserts with a slit on the left hem.

The Kazakhstani’s Yonex Eclipsion shoes are in the same deep purple tone.

Madison Keys keeps it classic in a simple white Nike Winter Advantage Tank, paired with a timeless green Winter Advantage Pleated Skirt. Her NikeCourt Air Zoom Vapor X shoes are also white with green accents.

Jasmine Paolini thrives in Asics’ Night Energy collection. Introduced at the US Open, the shimmery Fall Match Night Dress quickly became a favorite piece among the brand’s ambassadors. The Italian star pairs it with the Gel-Resolution x Night Energy tennis shoes.

Who’s your pick for best dressed at the WTA Finals in Riyadh? For me, Aryna Sabalenka stands out with her bold red dress and personalized footwear. Close behind is Coco Gauff, who once again proves she owns the crop-top trend.