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WTA, Saudi Arabia

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.

Reuters on MSN · 4d

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.

SportsPro · 10h

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.

Jessica Pegula Withdraws from WTA Finals

WIVB Buffalo on MSN · 2h

Jessica Pegula withdraws from WTA Finals

Jessica Pegula’s late season rally has ended with the world’s No. 6-ranked player withdrawing from the WTA Finals because of a left knee injury. Pegula, who earlier this year rose to a No. 3 world ranking after reaching the U.

The Washington Post · 5h

Already eliminated Pegula withdraws from WTA Finals because of knee injury

Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from her last match at the WTA Finals because of a left knee injury RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Jessica Pegula withdrew from her last match at the WTA Finals because of a left knee injury on Wednesday.

Serve On SI on MSN · 6h

Jessica Pegula Withdraws from WTA Finals after Knee Injury

World No. 6 Jessica Pegula has pulled out of the WTA Finals with a left knee injury and will be replaced in the Group Stage.

WTA, Aryna Sabalenka

The New York Times · 1d

Aryna Sabalenka crowns the tennis season of her life with WTA No. 1 ranking

This story has been updated to reflect confirmation of Aryna Sabalenka as year-end WTA world No. 1. RIYADH — This time last year, Aryna Sabalenka was at the heart of a player re

The Washington Post · 1d

Aryna Sabalenka clinches the WTA year-end No. 1 ranking for the first time when Iga Swiatek loses

Aryna Sabalenka has clinched the year-end No. 1 spot in the women’s rankings for the first time RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No. 1 spot in the women’s rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday.

Gwinnett Daily Post · 1d

Aryna Sabalenka clinches year-end No. 1 WTA ranking

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus clinched her first-ever, season-ending world No. 1 ranking on Tuesday. In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the WTA Tour Finals, Sabalenka earned the top spot officially after Coco Gauff defeated Poland's Iga Swiatek 6-3,

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.

Tennis World on MSN10h

Reason why WTA had to accept Saudi Arabia's offer

Many argued that the WTA Finals should be awarded to the Czech Republic, a country with much more tennis tradition and which ...

Sportskeeda15h

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 ...

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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 ...

Daily Express1d

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 ...

Burnaby Now18m

Zheng routs Paolini to advance to semifinals at WTA Finals. Sabalenka loses and Pegula withdraws

Zheng Qinwen cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals on Wednesday.

WTA Tour Finals begin, ATP ‘Race to Turin’ concludes and Ugo Humbert celebrations draw ire

This week, the WTA Tour Finals debuted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while the ATP Paris Masters left Bercy for the last time ...

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