The Politics of Everything Will Women’s Tennis Cross the Saudi Rubicon?
Sep 27, 2023
The podcast discusses Saudi Arabia's increasing influence in international sports, including the bid for Women's Tennis Association finals and concerns about 'sports washing'. It explores the trend of Gulf states using sports for image rehabilitation, the lessons from Chelsea's investment in sports, and the economics of hosting tennis tournaments. The podcast also examines the concerns and financial pressures in women's tennis, as well as the implications of relying on Saudi money and the importance of maintaining tennis as a platform for social impact.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Saudi Bid for WTA Finals and the Concept of 'Sports Washing'
01:49 • 2min
Saudi Arabia's Influence in Western Sports
03:23 • 9min
The Lesson from Chelsea and the Conflict of Human Rights in Sports
12:30 • 3min
The Complex Economics of Hosting Tennis Tournaments
15:04 • 8min
Concerns, Partnerships, and Financial Pressures in Women's Tennis
23:29 • 3min
Financial Struggles and Geopolitical Conversations in Women's Tennis
26:17 • 9min
The Implications of Saudi Money in Women's Tennis
34:57 • 2min