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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