The 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh shine as a grand spectacle, boasting a jaw-dropping total prize commitment of $15,500,000, a fortune that mirrors the prestige of the season’s final battleground. An undefeated champion can pocket a staggering $5,235,000, solidifying the event as one of the richest in women’s sport. Every elite contender earns a base appearance fee, with each victory stacking their fortune higher. But here’s the twist: what if someone earns big without even stepping on court? Strange, isn’t it? Well, that’s exactly what unfolded in Riyadh, as several WTA stars banked $150k each without playing a single match at the Finals.

As one of the two singles alternates, Ekaterina Alexandrova stands ready on the sidelines, poised to seize any opportunity that arises. Fresh off a break

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