Saudi Arabia set to stage WTA Finals until 2026
The next three editions of the WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the WTA has announced.
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Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals with record prize money for the next three years
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WTA Finals to be held in Saudi Arabia from 2024-2026
:The season-ending WTA Finals will be held in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh from 2024-2026, the women's tennis body said on Thursday, ending months of speculation and marking the Gulf country's latest foray into the sport.
WTA facing pushback on mulled Finals move to Saudi
MELBOURNE : Little more than two years after the WTA was lauded by human rights advocates for suspending its tournaments in China, the women's tour risks angering those same activists as it mulls moving its season-ending Finals to Saudi Arabia.
Nadal senses growth opportunity in Saudi, Swiatek on the fence
MELBOURNE :Rafa Nadal believes there is a big opportunity to grow tennis in Saudi Arabia after the 22-times Grand Slam champion was named an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, but Iga Swiatek is on the fence about the women's game potentially heading there.
Nadal named Saudi Tennis Federation ambassador
MELBOURNE : Rafa Nadal said there is real potential to grow the sport of tennis in Saudi Arabia after the 22-times Grand Slam champion was named an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation.
WTA and ATP to restrict number of evening matches to curb late night finishes
The WTA and ATP have jointly announced on Tuesday new scheduling regulations that restrict evening matches to two per court and per day, with a recommended start time of 1830 local time to curb matches from concluding in the early morning hours.
Simon to leave role as WTA CEO, stay on as executive chairman
:WTA boss Steve Simon will relinquish his position as CEO but remain as executive chairman following the appointment of his replacement, the governing body of women's tennis said on Tuesday as it announced an organisational restructure.