Coco Gauff, Tennis and Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Hosts a Tennis Final Won by Coco Gauff
The sellout crowd was bathed in purple light and the screens ringing the stadium flashed a countdown to a clubby beat. The latest conquest in Saudi Arabia’s unstoppable advance into the world of sports — soccer,
Coco Gauff makes history at Riyadh Open tennis championship
The championship match showcased Gauff’s remarkable resilience as she overcame Chinese competitor Zheng Qinwen in an intense three-set contest. After dropping the first set 3-6, Gauff mounted a spectacular comeback,
Coco Gauff drops eye-opening take on WTA Finals event in Saudi Arabia
World No. 3 Coco Gauff addressed the controversial decision by the WTA to stage its season-ending Finals event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during a press conference Nov. 1. While acknowledging concerns related to women,
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 change is not happening in the country. Gauff, the world No. 3, is one of eight players in Riyadh for the WTA Tour Finals, which is taking place in Saudi for the first time.
Coco Gauff Wins WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia for First Time
Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the final in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The 20-year-old American came from 2-0 and 5-3 down in the final set and was two points from defeat at one stage,
Coco Gauff Makes History As Youngest WTA Finals Champion In 20 Years, Also Nabs Largest Payout With $4.8M
Tennis superstar Coco Gauff capped off the 2024 season by defeating China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to win the WTA Finals in 20 years.
Coco Gauff was driven to WTA Finals success by criticism of summer results
Coco Gauff has revealed that her victory at the WTA Finals was inspired by observers questioning her poor results over the summer.
Coco Gauff’s ‘resilience’ hailed by former No 1 after WTA Finals triumph
Gauff’s surge in the latter months of 2024 saw her win the China Open title and reach the Wuhan Open semi-finals, after a difficult summer that saw her fail to make the last eig
Coco Gauff celebrates WTA Finals tournament win with a date with her grandma
Gauff and her grandmother had some seafood to celebrate her return home after taking the WTA Finals tournament
How much has Coco Gauff earned in prize money?: WTA Finals champion sets impressive winnings record
Coco Gauff has marked a huge milestone in her career and set an impressive prize money record following her triumph at the 2024 WTA Finals. The 20-year-old produced a sensational comeback at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh to secure her first title at the end-of-year tournament.
Coco Gauff makes history in Saudi Arabia after previous 'reservations' about playing there
After initially having "reservations" about playing in Saudi Arabia, Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win the WTA ...
Saudi Arabia’s endless coffers help Coco Gauff make payday history in Riyadh
Coco Gauff earned $4.805m, the biggest payday at a professional tennis tournament, for her triumph over Olympic gold ...
‘Change the Game’: Saudi Arabia Takes a Stride Into Women’s Tennis
The kingdom, which has been accused of trying to “sportswash” its human rights record, hosted the WTA Finals, part of its ...
Gigi Salmon column: Coco Gauff's incredible mental strength at WTA Finals and tennis in Saudi Arabia
Gigo Salmon looks back at Coco Gauffs stunning win at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia; watch all the action from the mens ...
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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 ...
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Coco Gauff: 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 said, although the former US Open champion added that she ...
How are Saudi Arabia's WTA Finals unfolding?
BBC Sport looks at how the WTA Finals, which are being held in Saudi Arabia for the first time, are unfolding - and what the ...