Tim Henman, WTA Finals and Saudi Arabia

Tim Henman hits out as embarrassing crowd of 400 watch women’s finals in Saudi Arabia
Tim Henman has become the latest tennis legend to question the staging of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, although his concerns focused less on sportswashing than the absence of spectators in the stands.
WTA Finals Riyadh: Tim Henman says lack of crowds 'disappointing and frustrating'
There were only around 400 people in attendance to watch world No 2 Iga Swaitek and former 2023 US Open Champion Coco Gauff on day two of the WTA Finals in Riyadh; Sky Sports Tim Henman believes it is disappointing and frustrating;
Tim Henman hits out as just 400 people watch WTA finals in Saudi Arabia
Tim Henman has questioned the staging of this year’s WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia after low attendances at the event’s opening matches. The prestigious year-end women’s tennis
Tim Henman blasts WTA Finals as only 400 fans watch Saudi tournament
Day two of the WTA Finals saw five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek storm back to beat Barbora Krejcikova before Coco Gauff faced Jessica Pegula. Olympic gold medallists Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani were also in doubles action.
Iga Swiatek admits why she didn't mind low Riyadh crowd in WTA Finals opener
Iga Swiatek didn't mind that much the stands in Riyadh not being fully packed for her opening WTA Finals match as the Pole explained that it made her feel more comfortable because she was playing her first match in two months.
Tim Henman hits out at ‘disappointing’ crowd after 400 watch women’s finals in Saudi Arabia
Tim Henman has voiced concerns about the staging of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia after the second day drew a tiny crowd of only around 400 spectators.
'Frustrating and disappointing' | Tim Henman reflects on atmosphere at WTA Finals
Tim Henman said he finds the lack of crowds at the WTA finals in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia frustrating, but hopes things may change in the future.
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Tim Henman disappointed by the lack of crowd at the WTA Finals in Riyadh
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WTA Finals hits embarrassing low as 400 fans turn up despite tickets costing £6.66
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