WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help 'open doors'

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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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".
Gauff supports the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia with some concern
US tennis player Coco Gauff stated this week that she cautiously supports the decision to hold the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals in Saudi
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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.
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.
WTA Finals 2024: Schedule, bracket, group draw and who qualified for year-end championship in Saudi Arabia
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
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