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WTA Finals, Zheng and Paolini

Zheng crushes Paolini to reach WTA Finals last four

Zheng Qinwen crushed Jasmine Paolini to secure a place in the WTA Finals last four on her tournament debut. The 22-year-old, China's Olympic gold medallist in the summer, showcased her power in an easy 6-1 6-1 win that eliminated Italian Paolini.

The Associated Press – Sports … · 16m

Zheng routs Paolini to advance to semifinals at WTA Finals

Zheng Qinwen cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 win over Jasmine Paolini to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals on Wednesday.

AFP on MSN · 4d

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, Aryna Sabalenka

The New York Times · 22h

Aryna Sabalenka crowns the tennis season of her life with WTA No. 1 ranking

This story has been updated to reflect confirmation of Aryna Sabalenka as year-end WTA world No. 1. RIYADH — This time last year, Aryna Sabalenka was at the heart of a player re

The Washington Post · 20h

Aryna Sabalenka clinches the WTA year-end No. 1 ranking for the first time when Iga Swiatek loses

Aryna Sabalenka has clinched the year-end No. 1 spot in the women’s rankings for the first time RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No. 1 spot in the women’s rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday.

Gwinnett Daily Post · 21h

Aryna Sabalenka clinches year-end No. 1 WTA ranking

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus clinched her first-ever, season-ending world No. 1 ranking on Tuesday. In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the WTA Tour Finals, Sabalenka earned the top spot officially after Coco Gauff defeated Poland's Iga Swiatek 6-3,

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Reason why WTA had to accept Saudi Arabia's offer

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 sees “disappointing” crowd of 400 spectators in Saudi Arabia

The King Saud University indoor arena was at less than 10% of its maximum capacity for day two of the WTA Finals.

Coco Gauff Beats Iga Swiatek At WTA Finals To Confirm Semifinal Berth

American star Coco Gauff defeated world No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday, sealing her spot in the semifinals of the year ...

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Andy Roddick makes his feelings known on WTA Finals being held in Saudi Arabia amid 'startling' attendance concerns

Andy Roddick has aired his take on the dismal attendance numbers reported from the 2024 WTA Finals. The prestigious year-end ...

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 ...

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Olympic champion Zheng moves into last four of WTA Finals

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov 6, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Zheng Qinwen continued to deliver in her breakthrough season as she advanced to ...

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Coco Gauff says 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 looks for Saudi Arabia progress at WTA Finals; ‘probably wouldn’t come back’ without it

RIYADH — Coco Gauff has said that she “probably wouldn’t come back” to Saudi Arabia for tennis events if she feels that ...

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