Laura Robson: Players are getting consulted last on big decisions about their schedule

As the WTA Finals head to Saudi Arabia concerns remain over how much thought is being given to the health and safety of the players and what input they have in the process.

The women’s professional tennis tour announced a deal last week that will see prize money for this November’s tournament raised to $15.25m (£12m), a 70 per cent increase from 2023.

The deal is the latest in a recent wave of investment by Saudi…