Disagreeing with chair umpire Julie Kjendlie about whether or not her opponent's serve was a let, Routliffe delivered one of the most memorable lines of the tournament.

Canada's Dabrowski and Canada-born New Zealander Routliffe capped 2024 with victory at the WTA Finals, stamping their authority on the top of the game.

Despite losing in the semifinals, Australian Storm Hunter clinched the year-end No. 1 ranking.