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WTA Finals 2023 betting odds – top seeds and their chances

WTA Finals - Caroline Garcia
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The WTA Finals 2023 promises to be a thrilling showdown of the world’s top tennis talent, as eight of the most formidable players vie for glory and a staggering total prize purse of $9,000,000. Last year, Caroline Garcia claimed the title in a stunning upset against the reigning world number one, Aryna Sabalenka.

However, this time around, Garcia won’t be part of the action, leaving the door wide open for a new champion. Among the contenders, the familiar face of Sabalenka, along with the likes of Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Marketa Vondrousova, Ons Jabeur, and Karolina Muchova, will compete for tennis supremacy.

Let’s delve into the top seeds and assess their betting odds, offering a glimpse into their respective chances of becoming the next WTA Finals champion in this exciting campaign.

Aryna Sabalenka @ 351/100 (4.51)

The reigning world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, has had a spectacular season in 2023. With a commanding 53-12 win/loss record, the 25-year-old Belarusian has consistently performed at the highest level. She’s already captured titles in Adelaide, the Australian Open, and the Madrid Open. Furthermore, her runner-up finishes at the US Open, Indian Wells, and Stuttgart Open showcase her remarkable consistency. Sabalenka’s successful journey to the semi-finals in the French Open, Wimbledon Championships, and Cincinnati reaffirms her status as a formidable contender in the WTA Finals.

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Iga Swiatek @ 5/2 (3.50)

Dethroned as the world number one by Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek remains a potent force in women’s tennis. With an impressive 63-11 record in 2023, the Polish sensation has claimed multiple titles, including victories in Doha, Stuttgart, the French Open, the Polish Open, and the China Open. Her runner-up finishes in Dubai and Madrid, coupled with several semi-final appearances, demonstrate her ability to compete at the highest level.

Elena Rybakina @ 11/2 (6.50)

The Kazakh star, Elena Rybakina, has had a strong season with a 46-13 record in 2023. She made a statement by defeating Sabalenka in Indian Wells, vending her Australian Open heartache at the Belarusian’s hands. She also secured a WTA 1000 title in the Italian Open in Rome. Her runner-up finishes in Miami and semi-final appearances in the Canada Open and China Open solidify her credentials as a contender in the WTA Finals.

Coco Gauff @ 6/1 (7.00)

Coco Gauff, the youngest American US Open champion since Serena Williams, has been a revelation in 2023. With titles in Auckland, Washington, and Cincinnati, she has showcased her immense potential. Her semi-final appearances in Dubai, the Eastbourne International, and the China Open reflect her growing consistency and ability to compete at the highest level.

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Jessica Pegula @ 8/1 (9.00)

Jessica Pegula has improved her consistency in 2023 and is eager to make amends for her previous WTA Finals performance. Her remarkable 13 quarter-final appearances are a testament to her overall consistency. With victories in Australia, Montreal, and Seoul, and runner-up finishes in Doha and Tokyo, Pegula enters the tournament as a dark horse.

Marketa Vondrousova @ 10/1 (11.00)

Jessica Pegula has improved her consistency in 2023 and is eager to make amends for her previous WTA Finals performance. Her remarkable 13 quarter-final appearances are a testament to her overall consistency. With victories in Australia, Montreal, and Seoul, and runner-up finishes in Doha and Tokyo, Pegula enters the tournament as a dark horse.

Ons Jabeur @ 10/1 (11.00)

Ons Jabeur has been a consistent performer in 2023, with significant wins in Charleston and Ningbo. Her quarter-final run at the French Open and Cincinnati Open, coupled with a fourth-round appearance in the US Open, highlight her competitiveness. Semi-final berths in Adelaide and Stuttgart further underline her readiness for the WTA Finals. She was the runner-up in Wimbledon and will be gunning to finish the 2023 campaign on a high amongst the best of her peers.

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Maria Sakkari @ 13/1 (14.00)

Filling in for the absent Karolina Muchova, Maria Sakkari brings a mixed bag of results in 2023. While she faced early exits at the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open, her title win at the WTA 1000 Guadalajara Open and runner-up finish at the Washington Open showcased her resilience. Sakkari’s numerous semi-final appearances throughout the season reveal her potential to be a formidable challenger in the WTA Finals.


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