Overview
- A joint statement released Wednesday, July 1, said the WTA asked to end the three‑year Riyadh agreement after two years and the Saudi Tennis Federation agreed to conclude the deal.
- The WTA confirmed the season‑ending event for the top eight singles players and doubles teams will be held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden from November 8 to 15, 2026.
- Front Office Sports reported the Indian Wells arrangement is a one‑year stopgap, and other cities including Charlotte are cited in reporting as frontrunners to host the Finals from 2027.
- Official statements noted the partnership delivered community programmes that reached more than 30,000 people and record prize money in Riyadh, while independent reporting has linked the early exit to regional war‑related instability without that reason being named in the joint release.
- Players reacted with relief about the move to the U.S. and called for a more permanent home for the event, and the WTA said it is talking to potential long‑term partners to stabilise the Finals after years of venue changes.