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. It will remain there in 2025 and 2026 as well, but Gauff said she would consider not returning if progress discussed in calls with the WTA Tour and Saudi ambassador to the U.S. ahead of the inaugural event