Singles players to watch: WTA Finals Singapore Class of 2018

PRTS Ranking: 1

Known for her stamina and consistency, the Romanian powerhouse started the season with a bang — achieving a title sweep at the Shenzhen Open. She’s also the first to qualify for the 2018 WTA Finals and is a hot contender for this year’s Billie Jean King Trophy.

PRTS Ranking: 2

The former World No. 1 dominates the courts with her counter-punching style and defensive prowess. Kerber was the oldest player to achieve the World No. 1 ranking in 2016 – the only leftie to do so in almost 20 years.

PRTS Ranking: 3

Czech national Kvitova faced a rocky start to her 2018 season, entering the Sydney International unseeded. She returned to form later in the year with a St. Petersburg Ladies' Trophy win and continues to be an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.

PRTS Ranking: 4

After beating Serena Williams at the 2018 US Open, Naomi Osaka became the first ever Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles tournament. Catch this powerhouse in action.

PRTS Ranking: 5

Last year’s WTA Finals winner is back and at the top of her game. Wozniacki took home her very first Grand Slam title at January’s Australian Open in a heart-stopping three hour match against Halep.

PRTS Ranking: 6

Svitolina’s phenomenal road to success includes winning the Taiwan Open and Dubai Tennis Championships, beating established players like Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber. She achieved the longest unbeaten streak in 2017.

PRTS Ranking: 7

It seems like the 25 year-old’s more passive playing style has paid off — she won the US Open in 2017 and has won six WTA singles titles. Given Stephens’ ongoing rivalry with Halep since 2002, it’ll be interesting to see the two face-off again.

PRTS Ranking: 8

Widely regarded for her clay-court abilities, the Dutch national has fast become a serious threat on the hardcourts. Her recent Cincinnati title run saw her defeat four top 10 players to clinch her biggest career title yet.