WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help 'open doors'

WTA Finals 2024: Schedule, bracket, group draw and who qualified for year-end championship in Saudi Arabia
The eight best players in the world this year contest the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia over the coming week.Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are the favourites to reach the final on November 9 as they compete for the title of year-end champion and the right to end the season as the world No.
The Controversy Over Playing the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia
In a country that is often criticized over its treatment of women, the tennis world debates the pros and cons of holding the elite women’s tournament there.
WTA Finals sees “disappointing” crowd of 400 spectators in Saudi Arabia
The King Saud University indoor arena was at less than 10% of its maximum capacity for day two of the WTA Finals.
Tennis-WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help 'open doors', says Gauff
Staging the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help to bring change on behalf of gender equality and LGBTQ rights in the kingdom, Coco Gauff said, although the former U.S. Open champion added that she still had some reservations.
Gauff Backs WTA Finals In Saudi Arabia Despite 'Reservations'
Coco Gauff believes bringing the WTA Finals to Saudi Arabia can "open doors" and inspire positive change for women in the country, although the world number three admitted: "I'd be lying to you if I said I had no reservations".
Coco Gauff: WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help 'open doors'
Staging the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help to bring change on behalf of gender equality and LGBTQ rights in the kingdom, Coco Gauff said, although the former US Open champion added that she still had some reservations.
Coco Gauff's 'reservations' over Saudi Arabia tournament speak volumes
Coco Gauff has admitted she has ‘reservations' over staging the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia despite stating the positive change the tournament can have in the country

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Daria Kasatkina, previously wary of tennis in Saudi Arabia, will play in Riyadh Tour Finals as alternate
The Russian said she had received "assurances" about the welfare of players from the LGBTQ+ community earlier this year.
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Andy Roddick makes his feelings known on WTA Finals being held in Saudi Arabia amid 'startling' attendance concerns
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Tim Henman hits out as embarrassing crowd of 400 watch women’s finals in Saudi Arabia
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