Gauff backs WTA Finals in 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.
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Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after winning the round robin match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at WTA F
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.
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.
WTA chief executive Portia Archer defends Tour Finals ‘values’ ahead of Saudi Arabia tournament
Portia Archer, who took over from Steve Simon, said she misspoke in saying that tournament hosts need not align with WTA values.
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Coco Gauff defeats Iga Swiatek in straight sets at the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 5, 2024.
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