Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe have established themselves as a formidable force in women's doubles tennis, culminating in a stellar 2024 season and continuing their dominance into 2025. Their partnership, characterized by aggressive play and mutual support, has yielded significant victories and consistent performance on the WTA tour.
In 2024, Dabrowski and Routliffe captured the WTA Finals title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, defeating Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend in a compelling final. The Canadian-New Zealander duo demonstrated resilience and skill, securing a 7-5, 6-3 victory. This win marked a historic moment for Dabrowski, making her the first Canadian to win a title at the WTA Finals. Their success in Riyadh earned them a combined total of $1.125 million, including prize money for participating, group-stage wins, their semifinal victory, and the final triumph.
Their journey to the WTA Finals title in 2024 was further highlighted by their victory at the U.S. Open in 2023 and a runner-up finish at Wimbledon. These results underscore their ability to compete at the highest level and maintain consistency across different court surfaces.
Looking ahead to the 2025 WTA Finals, Dabrowski and Routliffe are aiming to defend their title. As the third seed, they are among the top contenders in a field that includes familiar rivals such as Townsend and Siniakova, as well as other strong teams like Errani/Paolini and Kudermetova/Mertens. Their consistent performance throughout the 2025 season, including winning the US Open, solidifies their status as a leading doubles team.
Erin Routliffe emphasized the importance of maintaining an aggressive mindset and supporting each other during crucial moments. She noted that the unique scoring format of the WTA Finals, with no-ad scoring and match tie-breaks, requires teams to stay focused and capitalize on key opportunities.
Dabrowski's and Routliffe's individual accomplishments further complement their success as a team. Dabrowski's achievements include a mixed doubles bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics and two mixed doubles major titles at the French Open and Australian Open. Routliffe, while representing New Zealand, brings a unique background, having previously played under the Canadian flag.
As they prepare for the 2025 WTA Finals, Dabrowski and Routliffe are focused on building on their past successes and continuing to refine their partnership. Their experience, skill, and determination make them a formidable team to watch in Riyadh and beyond.
