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.
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.
(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-TENNIS-WTA FINALS-DAY 4
Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after winning the round robin match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at WTA F
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".
WTA CEO defends staging Finals in Saudi Arabia
Portia Archer admits “it’s difficult to say where we would draw the line” when it comes to examining event hosts.
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
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha7m
Gauff beats Swiatek at WTA Finals as Sabalenka earns year-end No.1
Swiatek, a five-time major champion, admits her two-month break between the US Open and the WTA Finals and the fact she is ...
Daily Express6h
Andy Murray's mum Judy gives surprising verdict on WTA Finals Saudi Arabia controversy
Judy Murray has gone against the grain amid scepticism about the WTA Finals being held in Saudi Arabia for the next ...
Newsday14h
Gauff defeats Swiatek in straight sets to reach semifinals of WTA Finals
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Coco Gauff earned her second career win over Iga Swiatek on Tuesday, winning 6-3, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals. It was Gauff’s first victory over ...
Richmond News9m
Gauff defeats Swiatek to reach the semifinals at the WTA Finals. Sabalenka is assured of No. 1
Coco Gauff earned her second victory over Iga Swiatek in 13 career matchups , winning 6-3, 6-4 at the WTA Finals on Tuesday to reach the semifinals of the season-ending tournament.
Coco Gauff looks for Saudi Arabia progress at WTA Finals; ‘probably wouldn’t come back’ without it
RIYADH — Coco Gauff has said that she “probably wouldn’t come back” to Saudi Arabia for tennis events if she feels that ...
Tennis bosses address Saudi Arabia 'player briefings' as WTA Finals concerns heat up
Saudi Arabia has already staged the Next Gen ATP Finals - an event for players aged 20 and under - and several exhibitions, ...
Tim Henman hits out as embarrassing crowd of 400 watch women’s finals in Saudi Arabia
Tim Henman has become the latest tennis legend to question the staging of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, although his ...
Brandon Sun6h
Canada’s Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Routliffe pick up second win at WTA Finals
Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe remain undefeated in women’s doubles at the WTA Finals. The 2023 ...