Saudi Arabia’s move into tennis will now include a multiyear deal to sponsor the WTA women’s rankings
Saudi Arabia's move into tennis will now include a multiyear deal to sponsor the WTA women's rankings. The WTA released word of its partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund on Monday, a move that follows last month's news that the kingdom will host the tour's season-ending championships in Riyadh starting this year and February's announcement that it will sponsor the ATP men's rankings. Both tours' rankings deals are for five years.
Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are among those who urged the WTA to stay out of Saudi Arabia, while another former star player and Hall of Famer, equal rights pioneer Billie Jean King, advocated for engagement. The WTA Finals will be in Saudi Arabia as part of a three-year deal that will increase the prize money for this November’s season-ending championship to a record $15.25 million, a 70% increase from 2023.
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