Women’s Tennis Association announces Saudi Arabia as host of tour finals

After months of speculation, the Women’s Tennis Association announced yesterday that the annual tour finals will be held in Saudi Arabia for the next three years. The move is just the latest in the country’s efforts to become a major hotspot for international sports. Athletes are already reacting to the news. Host Carol Hills has the details.

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