The WTA is preparing for a historic event—the first-ever professional women’s tennis tournament in Saudi Arabia, set to take place in Riyadh in November. As part of the lead-up to the season finale, former world No. 1 and WTA Finals Tournament Director, Garbine Muguruza, along with WTA Community Ambassador Judy Murray, participated in WTA Community Clinics. These clinics aim to inspire the next generation of tennis fanatics across Riyadh.
Muguruza and Murray visited the Net Tennis Academy and the British International School Riyadh. They also spent time with the Zahra Breast Cancer Association, sharing personal experiences and connecting through the power of tennis. Additionally, they collaborated with coaches from the Saudi Tennis Federation (STF) and local academies to support the country’s tennis development programs.
The WTA Finals Riyadh is a key component of the STF’s initiative to attract 1 million people to tennis by 2030. With the sport rapidly growing in Saudi Arabia—already boasting over 14,000 female players—the focus is on creating more opportunities to play and enjoy the game. Judy Murray expressed her joy at the progress made in empowering new players: “The kids’ clinics are all about teaching them and having fun, trying new skills, and leaving…
