The Elite Eight party is starting in Singapore. The players, including Garbine Muguruza, are trickling in to prepare for the start of the WTA Finals. The round-robin showdown runs October 23–30.

Muguruza is joined by first-time WTA Finals participant Madison Keys.

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World No. 4 Simona Halep looked ready for a long, long week ahead.

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And arrived in time to play around with a slightly oversized frame.

US Open finalist Karolina Pliskova arrived in leisurely style for her WTA Finals debut (she's also in the doubles event with Julia Georges).

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The Czech is already busy getting some practices in.

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Top seed Angelique Kerber had a special message for her fans.

With a few days to go before the Sunday start, Kerber went on a shopping trip with defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska.

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Dominika Cibulkova guaranteed her WTA Finals debut after winning her third title of the year in Linz.

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The final spot is still "to be determined" with it going to Johanna Konta unless Svetlana Kuznetsova can win the title in Moscow.