WTA Finals relocate to California, ending Saudi Arabia hosting agreement early
The WTA Finals will leave Saudi Arabia a year early, relocating to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California this November. This change ends a three-year hosting agreement following two impactful years and aims to foster women's sport in the region. The tournament previously held in Riyadh saw significant attendance growth and garnered substantial prize money for players.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 16:39 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 16:50 UTC
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