Laura Robson: Players are getting consulted last on big decisions about their schedule

As the WTA Finals head to Saudi Arabia concerns remain over how much thought is being given to the health and safety of the players and what input they have in the process. The women's professional tennis tour announced a deal last week that will see prize money for this November's tournament raised to $15.25m , a 70 per cent increase from 2023. The deal is the latest in a recent wave of investment by Saudi Arabia in tennis with Tunisia's Ons Jabeur openly backing the move.

is hoping to sign off Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid to host the men's 2034 World Cup at the end of this year after Australia chose not to bid with Amnesty International demanding human rights commitments if they are confirmed. “I think Saudi Arabia is trying to get into any and every sport. It started with smaller events and then got into golf and there’s been a conversation around tennis for almost two years,” said Robson.

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