Main Tennis Court of WTA Finals in Riyadh Revealed

The WTA Finals in Riyadh will be held from November 2 to 9. (WTA)
The WTA Finals in Riyadh will be held from November 2 to 9. (WTA)
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Main Tennis Court of WTA Finals in Riyadh Revealed

The WTA Finals in Riyadh will be held from November 2 to 9. (WTA)
The WTA Finals in Riyadh will be held from November 2 to 9. (WTA)

The Saudi Tennis Federation has unveiled details of the main court for the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Finals in Riyadh, which was set up in the indoor arena at King Saud University for the event, scheduled from November 2 to 9, featuring the world's top female tennis players.

The court, measuring 44 by 21 meters, was constructed in just five days by a team of 15 specialists. Three extra training courts have been prepared to provide optimal space for the tennis stars to prepare for their matches.

The unveiling took place last night in a ceremony attended by Saudi Tennis Federation President Arij Mutabagani and Riyadh WTA Finals Tournament Director Garbiñe Muguruza.

The event featured tennis talents Daniah Al-Zuhair and Tala Ashour showcasing their skills in the court's inaugural training session with extensive coverage from local, regional, and international media.

The WTA Finals, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, marks a new chapter in women’s tennis as the first professional women’s tournament held in the Kingdom. The event in Riyadh is part of a three-year agreement between the Saudi Tennis Federation and the WTA.



Salah Says He Is ‘More Out than in’ at Liverpool as He Enters Final Months of Contract

Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah reacts during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on November 24, 2024. (AFP)
Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah reacts during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on November 24, 2024. (AFP)
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Salah Says He Is ‘More Out than in’ at Liverpool as He Enters Final Months of Contract

Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah reacts during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on November 24, 2024. (AFP)
Liverpool's Egyptian striker #11 Mohamed Salah reacts during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on November 24, 2024. (AFP)

Mohamed Salah has raised doubts about his Liverpool future, saying he is yet to be offered an extension to his contract, which expires at the end of the season.

Salah spoke out after scoring two goals in Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday and suggested he is more likely to leave than stay with the Premier League leader.

"Well, we are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club," he told reporters. "I’m probably more out than in. You know I have been in the club for many years. There is no club like this. But in the end it is not in my hands."

Salah's goals saw Liverpool extend its lead at the top of the standings to eight points. The Egypt international is 32 and has been at the club since 2017.

He has scored 12 goals in 18 appearances this season.

Salah gave a rare interview to English print media before boarding the team bus after the Southampton game and expressed his frustration about the lack of progress with his contract.

"I’m not going to retire soon so I’m just playing, focusing on the season and I’m trying to win the Premier League and hopefully the Champions League as well. I’m disappointed but we will see," he said.

"I’m very professional. Everybody can see my work ethic. I’m just trying to enjoy my football and I will play at the top level as long as possible. I’m just doing my best because this is who I am and I try to give it all for myself and for the club. We will see what happens next."

Salah is Liverpool's all-time leading scorer in the Premier League with 167 goals. In all competitions he has scored 223 goals in 367 appearances.

He has won a full set of trophies with the Merseyside club including the league title and the Champions League.