Critics spoke out against the Women’s Tennis Association for picking Saudi Arabia to host a major women’s sports event for the first time. The WTA Finals were billed as an opportunity to inspire young girls and attract more investment in women’s tennis, but the country treats women as second class citizens. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian reports. 

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