"According to my information, the WTA is going to award the hosting for the next years to Riyadh,” Petera added. “At the same time, the regime in Saudi Arabia is not very compatible with the principles of the WTA.

"The rights of ladies and minorities will not be revered there. And the concept Martina Navratilova would current the award in Riyadh? It's a mockery!

“It's completely unbelievable that [Steve] Simon (WTA President) covers the cancellation of occasions in China by disappearing Pyeong Shuai for 3 years after which offers with Riyadh. In addition, I significantly don't perceive why the WTA doesn't take into account any curiosity and attendance in any respect. I nonetheless suppose tennis is performed for spectators. But I have to be mistaken."