Riyadh, November 4, 2024 – The 2024 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals, a premier event organized by the Saudi Tennis Federation and supervised by the Ministry of Sport, continued to captivate fans in Riyadh this Sunday. Sponsored by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the tournament is being held at King Saud University, drawing top global players and tennis enthusiasts from around the world.
In Sunday’s doubles matches, Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe secured a decisive victory over Hao-Ching Chan of Taiwan and Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and strategy. Meanwhile, Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini engaged in a thrilling three-set battle to overcome the American duo Desirae Krawczyk and Caroline Dolehide, showcasing resilience and determination on the court.
The singles matches brought equal excitement to fans. Poland's Iga Świątek claimed a hard-fought win against Czech player Barbora Krejčíková in an intense three-set match, marking an impressive start to the Orange Group’s opening. American Coco Gauff also delivered a strong performance, defeating her compatriot Jessica Pegula in straight sets. Gauff attributed her victory to her focus and a commitment to self-improvement, which, she shared, has been a driving force throughout her career.
The 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh reflect Saudi Arabia’s growing commitment to global sports, providing a world-class platform for women’s tennis and promoting the Kingdom as a destination for major international events.
