2012 WTA Tour Championships – Singles


was the defending champion, but withdrew from the tournament after her first match because of nasopharyngitis.
Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova in straight sets in a rematch of their 2004 final. Williams did not lose a set in the entire tournament, and as of 2019 remains the most recent champion to do so.
Angelique Kerber and Sara Errani made their debut in the event.

Players

Alternates

Draw

Finals

Red Group

Standings are determined by: 1) Number of wins; 2) Number of matches; 3) In two-players-ties, head-to-head records; 4) In three-players-ties, percentage of sets won, or of games won; 5) Steering Committee decision.

White Group

Standings are determined by: 1) Number of wins; 2) Number of matches; 3) In two-players-ties, head-to-head records; 4) In three-players-ties, percentage of sets won, or of games won; 5) Steering Committee decision.