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WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help 'open doors'

The New York Times · 5d

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 World on MSN · 8h

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 had submitted an offer very similar to that of Saudi Arabia. The feeling is that WTA has chosen this solution not to waste a very important chance, since Saudi Arabia could aim for men’s tennis in the coming years.

SportsPro · 8h

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.

Big News Network.com · 5h

(SP)SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-TENNIS-WTA FINALS

Zheng Qinwen reacts after winning the round robin match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at

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.

ESPN on MSN · 4d

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.

Sporting News on MSN · 3d

WTA Finals 2024: Schedule, bracket, group draw and who qualified for year-end championship in Saudi Arabia

Daily Express US on MSN · 4d

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

Zheng beats Paolini to Mar. into WTA Finals semis

ESPN on MSN · 3h

Zheng Qinwen routs Jasmine Paolini, reaches semis at WTA Finals

China's Zheng Qinwen reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. In her WTA Finals debut, the 22-year-old became the youngest player to reach the semifinals since Petra Kvitova in 2011.

The Associated Press – Sports o… · 2h

Zheng routs Paolini to advance to semifinals at WTA Finals

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

Reuters on MSN · 3h

Tennis-Zheng marches into WTA Finals semis, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

China's Zheng Qinwen reached the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. In her WTA Finals debut, the 22-year-old became the youngest player to reach the semi-finals since Petra Kvitova in 2011.

Jessica Pegula Withdraws from WTA Finals

WIVB Buffalo on MSN · 1m

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.

ESPN on MSN · 46m

Already eliminated Pegula withdraws from WTA Finals because of knee injury

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Jessica Pegula withdrew from her last match at the WTA Finals because of a left knee injury on Wednesday. The American, who lost her first two matches and was already eliminated from semifinal contention at the season-ending tournament, will be replaced in the Orange Group by first alternate and ninth-ranked Daria Kasatkina.

Barron's · 38m

Pegula Pulls Out Of WTA Finals

American sixth seed Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a left knee injury, the tournament announced on Wednesday.

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,

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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.

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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