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Jabeur backs Saudi despite criticism

Updated on: 05 February,2024 07:35 AM IST  |  Abu Dhabi
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Princess Reema said the two tennis legends based their stance on “outdated stereotypes”, adding that, “failing to acknowledge the great progress women have made in Saudi Arabia denigrates our remarkable journey”

Jabeur backs Saudi despite criticism

Ons Jabeur. Pic/AFP

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur on Saturday threw her support behind the potential staging of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, urging critics to be “more informed” on the Kingdom’s interest in the sport. Jabeur said she was impressed by the response of Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States, to criticism from Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert of the WTA’s possible deal with the Kingdom.


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Princess Reema said the two tennis legends based their stance on “outdated stereotypes”, adding that, “failing to acknowledge the great progress women have made in Saudi Arabia denigrates our remarkable journey.” 


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