"Fought for women’s rights for so many years to do this?" - Tennis fans fume at Billie Jean King backing Saudi Arabia as potential host for WTA events
While there, King weighed in on the ongoing negotiations between the WTA and Saudi Arabia about holding tournaments in the country. In response, WTA CEO Steve Simon asserted that holding tournaments in Saudi Arabia could contribute to the "betterment of women." "I’m not saying Saudi Arabia is a place we should be doing business with. Saudi Arabia has also been rumored to host the 2023 Next Gen ATP Finals. Keep in mind that Saudi Arabia will likely host this year's Next Gen Finals as well.
Source: New York Times July 01, 2023 10:29 UTC
