Garbine Muguruza named new tournament director of WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Former World No. 1 Garbine Muguruza will serve as Tournament Director of the WTA Finals Riyadh, the WTA announced on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old Spaniard becomes the first former player to spearhead the season-ending championships, which she won in 2021.

"I feel very privileged to be able to contribute to the future of this great sport as Tournament Director of the