Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Monday that the WTA will not renew its three-year Riyadh deal, ending the Finals’ run in Saudi Arabia after the Nov. 7–14, 2026 edition.
- WTA chief executive Portia Archer had earlier signaled interest in staying longer in Riyadh, but reporting says talks with the Saudi Tennis Federation did not produce a renewal.
- Charlotte, North Carolina, is widely cited as a leading candidate, while Polish daily Przegląd Sportowy reports Gdańsk stands on equal footing, with ERGO Arena already inspected.
- Players have offered mixed signals on what comes next, with Jessica Pegula saying she has limited details about the new site and others previously praising the Riyadh editions for strong staging and prize money.
- Saudi investment in tennis continues on a separate track, with the ATP planning a new Masters 1000 event in the kingdom from 2028.