Ukraine's top tennis player Alina Svitolina refused to stand alongside Russian and Belarusian competitors, prompting organizers to cancel the traditional group photos at this year's WTA finals. Instead, the tournament will feature its eight participants through individual portraits, instead of the customary group photo of the seasons' top players. The WTA has not officially linked the format change to Svitolins' position. This year's WTA finals include Russian player Mira Andreeva and Belarusian player Aryna Sablenka. Both were placed in the same group as Svitolina.

Ukraine's top tennis player Alina Svitolina refused to stand alongside Russian and Belarusian competitors, prompting organizers to cancel the traditional group photos at this year's WTA finals. Instead, the tournament will feature its eight participants through individual portraits, instead of the customary group photo of the seasons' top players. The WTA has not officially linked the format change to Svitolins' position. This year's WTA finals include Russian player Mira Andreeva and Belarusian player Aryna Sablenka. Both were placed in the same group as Svitolina.