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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T he WTA season is almost over. The WTA Finals are currently taking place in Saudi Arabia for the first time in history and have been a source of controversy. The decision to play
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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.
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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
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.
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