Henman, Riyadh and WTA Finals

Tim Henman disappointed by the lack of crowd at the WTA Finals in Riyadh
Tim Henman has spent some criticisms for the WTA Finals, which for the first time is being held in Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh, at the King Saud University Indoor Arena. After the first days of the tournament,
"I think it’s just been disappointing": Former British number one unhappy with crowd presence in WTA Finals in Riyadh
Former British number one Tim Henman believes that crowd presence during the ongoing WTA Finals has been ‘disappointing’. The mega-event, which is the last in the women’s tennis calendar, is
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 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.
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
WTA Finals sees “disappointing” crowd of 400 spectators in Saudi Arabia
The King Saud University indoor arena was at less than 10% of its maximum capacity for day two of the WTA Finals.
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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