Day 9 WTA Finals Riyadh Round Up. Ft. Tara Routliffe.

Day 9 WTA Finals Riyadh Round Up talking all about the big topics during the Finals joined by the sister of Erin Routliffe, Tara Routliffe.Watch LIVE at 8pm GMT DAILY during the WTA Finals on YouTube by searching 'Control the Controllables Podcast'!These are shorter episodes aiming to provide a round up of the WTA Finals action in Riyadh with coach of WTA Finals doubles pair Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe!Make sure to check out the Asian Swing Review FULL EPISODE out on both all podcast platforms and YouTube!In This Episode:Dan is joined by Tara Routliffe who is also out in Riyadh and is here who share her experiences and insights from the WTA tournament in Riyadh. Tara discusses the luxurious treatment of players, the cultural adjustments required in Saudi Arabia, and the importance of humour and camaraderie within the team, sharing insight into Erin Routliffe and Gaby Dabrowski's training camp.Tara gives a great insight into a different perspective of being at the WTA Finals, supporting her sister and her experience of Riyadh. The conversation also discusses women's rights in the region, predictions for the tournament, and fan interactions, culminating in Tara's reflections on her time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Finishes with Dan reviewing the latest results, what this means for the rest of the tournament and player to look out for.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode02:29 Tara's Experience in Riyadh05:18 Insights on Women's Rights and Local Culture07:23 The Importance of Humor and Team Dynamics11:08 Quickfire Round: Experiences in Riyadh16:10 Predictions for the Tournament18:27 Fan Questions and Lighthearted Moments24:08 Tara's Favorite Moments and Reflections26:37 Wrap-Up and Future PlansYouTube: Control the Controllables PodcastInstagram: ctc.podcastTwitter (X): ctc_podcastTikTok: Control the Controllables Podcast