Aug 27, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in action against Taylor Townsend of the United States in the second round of the women's singles at the US Open at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
On Day 6 of the WTA Finals, the lack of a handshake between Elina Svitolina and Aryna Sabalenka and the more surprising incident between Jelena Ostapenko and Gabriela Dabrowski made headlines.
Svitolina, along with other Ukrainian players, do not shake hands with Belarusian and Russian players because of the Ukrainian-Russian war. After her win over Sabalenka, the lack of a handshake was expected.
However, Ostapenko’s cold shoulder to Dabrowski following an icy stare earlier in the match was somewhat unexpected. Dabrowski hit a few balls at Ostapenko that clearly the Latvian felt were too close for comfort. It was a physical match with these types of exchanges on both sides of the net.
MORE: How will WTA Finals handle tension between Elina Svitolina & Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva?
No handshake from Penko to Dabrowski. Not sure whatâs the beef? https://t.co/IzcXpSPpSh
â Jess đ” (@jessica4stein) November 14, 2026
WTA Finals have been spicy
Aug 27, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in action against Taylor Townsend of the United States in the second round of the women’s singles at the US Open at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
With Jessica Pegula getting it started with the hot mic comments centered around Mirra Andreeva, the drama seemingly continues.
Pegula and Andreeva have laughed off the diva comments, and it appears all is well with the pair. We will find out just how much those comments motivated Andreeva as she faces Pegula in the semifinals on Saturday.
The two have never played each other, but Andreeva has been perfect at her first singles appearance at the WTA Finals, winning three matches and six sets.
Andreeva is already poised to take the World No. 2 ranking from Sabalenka, and No. 1 could be within her sights early next year if she continues at this level. We will see if Pegula can cool down her hot play.
Svitolina is the only player in the final four who is a previous WTA Finals champion (2018). She has been in the spotlight for her personal life leading into this tournament; however, she shared after her win over Sabalenka that she is on good terms with Gael Monfils despite their marriage coming to an end. She faces Linda Noskova in the other semifinal match on Saturday.
“[I] have a great relationship with Gael. Even like 10 minutes before the match, I had a talk with him, and weâre on good terms.”Elina Svitolina opened up about her split with Gael Monfils and navigating social media negativity. https://t.co/KVJ3p7sokr
â Christianâs Court (@christianscourt) November 14, 2026
The WTA Finals’ semifinals are on Saturday, November 14 with the finals occurring the next day. Watch all of the singles and doubles action on Tennis Channel.
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