The crowning moment of the WTA Tour is here! The best players in women’s tennis have arrived, and one thing is guaranteed: tennis fans worldwide will be in for a treat this week in Riyadh. But before the action kicks on, there are interviews, media appearances, and, of course, photoshoots to look forward to. In fact, the pre-tournament photoshoot of all the finalists dressed to the nines has become a staple of the event since 2007. But instead of the usual excitement, this year’s photos have triggered a more derisive reaction.

Uploaded onto the WTA’s social media pages, the image features all eight participants of the tournament dressed in stunning evening wear against a gold and white palatial backdrop at the Bab AlSaad Resort in the historic town of Diriyah, right at the outskirts of Ri

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