WTA Finals: Indian Wells replaces Riyadh in 2026
Women's tennis returns home: more money, better weather and Californian tradition against the controversial Saudi experiment.
The WTA Finals leaves the controversial Riyadh venue to settle in Indian Wells from 2026, restoring the tradition and prestige of women's tennis in the Californian desert. The tournament of the eight best players in the world will be held from November 8 to 15, 2026, marking the definitive end of the stage in the Middle East. 23 million in the Riyadh edition.
