Russia's Daria Kasatkina has expressed reservations about competing in any future WTA tournaments in Saudi Arabia, saying 'not everything is about money', amid reports the Gulf State may be set to plough huge amounts of cash into the sport.Saudi Arabia has made massive investments in soccer, Formula One,
Russia's Daria Kasatkina has expressed reservations about competing in any future WTA tournaments in Saudi Arabia, saying"not everything is about money", amid reports the Gulf State may be set to plough huge amounts of cash into the sport.
WTA Chairman Steve Simon said last week there were still"big issues" with Saudi Arabia as potential hosts for WTA events, though women's world number six Ons Jabeur said she would"100 per cent" compete there if it benefited the players.
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