WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help 'open doors'

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.
Coco Gauff drops eye-opening take on WTA Finals event in Saudi Arabia
World No. 3 Coco Gauff addressed the controversial decision by the WTA to stage its season-ending Finals event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during a press conference Nov. 1. While acknowledging concerns related to women,
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.
WTA Finals 2024: Schedule, bracket, group draw and who qualified for year-end championship in Saudi Arabia
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
Andy Roddick has aired his take on the dismal attendance numbers reported from the 2024 WTA Finals. The prestigious year-end ...