Tag: WTA Finals
Judy Murray sees WTA Finals as catalyst for women’s sport in Saudi Arabia
dJudy Murray has voiced her belief in the potential of the WTA Finals to spark meaningful change for women’s sports in Saudi Arabia. With the tournament taking place in Riyadh, Murray sees an unprecedented platform to showcase women’s tennis and amplify its impact in...
Coco Gauff says WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can open doors for LGBTQ rights and gender equality
Coco Gauff, a former U.S. Open champion, stated that holding the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can contribute to change in the kingdom for LGBTQ rights and gender equality, but she also acknowledged that she still had some concerns.
The 2024–2026 season finale, which includes...
Why it was controversial to hold the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh
The decision to hold the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, sparked significant controversy and debate within the tennis community and beyond. The primary point of contention revolves around Saudi Arabia's human rights record, particularly its treatment of women.
Saudi Arabia has faced international...
2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh: Prize Money, Groups and Schedules
The 2024 WTA Finals, set to take place from November 2nd to 9th at the King Saud University Sports Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, promises to be an exciting culmination of the tennis season. This year's event will feature the top eight singles players...
WTA finals 2024 group draw: Sabalenka and Swiatek face challenges in Riyadh
The 2024 WTA Finals are set to start on November 2nd in Riyadh, bringing together the year’s top eight female tennis players for an intense season finale. The tournament, scheduled for November 2-9, promises high-stakes competition, with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek both vying...
Swiatek to play the WTA Finals after skipping all the tournaments since the US Open
Regarding her choice to skip the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, Iga Swiatek has changed her mind.
When the teams were revealed last month, Poland's squad did not include Swiatek, a player who had not attended the tournament the previous year. However, she has now...
IT’S OFFICIAL! The WTA Finals will be staged in Saudi Arabia for the next 3 years
After months of speculation that the year-end finale would take place in the Arab nation, the WTA has now confirmed that the WTA Finals will take place in Saudi Arabia.
The women's tennis governing body stated earlier this afternoon that the Finals will from now...
Iga Swiatek slams the WTA after being upset by the calendar reform fiasco
The WTA's recent aggressive actions have caused players to become increasingly upset and frustrated. Iga Swiatek, who is presently ranked no. 1 in the world for women's singles, has recently expressed her displeasure with these actions. Her season concluded in Cancun, Mexico, on the...
Coco Gauff is already preparing for the 2024 season
Coco Gauff seemed disappointed and sad following her defeat at the WTA Finals, but she has already begun preparing for the next season in a positive manner.
At the beginning of North America's hard court swing in Washington, Gauff emerged victorious in her first WTA...
Paula Badosa and Iga Swiatek speak out on the 2023 WTA Finals controversy
In a recent interview, Paula Badosa expressed her views on the controversy surrounding the 2023 WTA Finals and commended the top players for not letting the issues slide. The tournament, which took place in Cancun, Mexico, garnered significant attention for all the wrong reasons....