• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2026 ABC News
NaN:NaN
  • ABC News
  • November 2, 2024

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. Riyadh will host the season finale -- which features the top eight singles players and doubles teams -- from 2024-2026, replacing last year's host Cancun, Mexico. This year's WTA Finals will run from Nov. 2-9. The WTA has received criticism for the move, with greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova voicing their opposition. "I'm obviously very aware of the situation here in Saudi. My view on it is that I do think sport can have a way to open doors to people," Gauff told reporters on Friday. "This is the first professional women's tennis event held here. The WTA pledged for the next three years to help the Future Stars program here in Saudi and introduce more Saudi women especially into the sport. "I think their goal is to have a million...

Up Next in news

VIDEO: Grand jury indicts former FBI director over Instagram post

Grand jury indicts former FBI director over Instagram post

April 29, 2026
VIDEO: Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill' any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill' any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

April 23, 2026
VIDEO: Fallout after Fed nominee grilled on Capitol Hill

Fallout after Fed nominee grilled on Capitol Hill

April 22, 2026

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2026 ABC News