Victory at WTA Finals Riyadh

In a thrilling display of talent and tenacity, Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe, the second-seeded duo, triumphed at the WTA Finals Riyadh, decisively overcoming Wimbledon champions Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova with a score of 7-5, 6-3 to seize the doubles championship.

A Significant Milestone

This victory marks a significant milestone for Dabrowski and Routliffe, being their fourth team title and their second of the 2024 Hologic WTA Tour season. Their impressive journey includes a previous win at the WTA 250 in Nottingham earlier this summer. With this win in Riyadh, Dabrowski has now amassed 16 career doubles titles, while Routliffe celebrates her eighth.

Words from Routliffe

"We've faced many challenges this year, but our commitment and support for each other have never wavered," Routliffe remarked. "This win is a culmination of all our hard work and dedication throughout the year, making it incredibly meaningful.”

Sweet Revenge

The victory serves as a sweet revenge for the duo, who had suffered a tough defeat to Townsend and Siniakova in the Wimbledon final earlier in the season. They also avenged their loss during the US Open title defense to Chan Hao-Ching and Veronika Kudermetova and successfully overcame their 2023 WTA Finals semifinal defeat against Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Ellen Perez.

Resilience on Display

Dabrowski and Routliffe demonstrated their resilience throughout the tournament, even managing to turn the tables on Olympic champions Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini during the group stages after finding themselves down match point.

Final Match Highlights

In the final match, the two undefeated teams battled hard, with Dabrowski and Routliffe commanding the first set and breaking their opponents at a crucial moment. Despite Siniakova's attempts to push the set to a tiebreak, a series of unyielding returns secured the opening set for the victors.

Second Set Drama

As the second set progressed, Siniakova and Townsend fought valiantly, coming from behind to level at 3-3. However, Dabrowski and Routliffe remained unshakeable, clinching the final three games to seal their victory.

Routliffe's Praise for Opponents

Routliffe praised her opponents, stating, “They're an exceptional team in every aspect of the game. Our mindset in those pivotal moments was key—we had to go out and take it, and we did just that.”

Siniakova's Remarkable Season

This iconic win not only adds another feather in Dabrowski and Routliffe’s caps but also solidifies Siniakova's remarkable season, which included five titles with different partners, making her the year-end Doubles No.1 for an incredible fourth time.

What's Next?

Looking ahead, Dabrowski, Siniakova, and Townsend will be heading to Malaga, Spain, where they will represent their nations in the Billie Jean King Cup. Stay tuned for more thrilling tennis action as these elite athletes continue to capture the spotlight with their thrilling performances!