Coco Gauff, the youngest singles player at the WTA Finals, has become a prominent voice on human rights issues as the tournament unfolds in Saudi Arabia. Expressing initial reservations about competing in the kingdom, Gauff emphasized the importance of incremental change, stating, “you have to start little by little.” While she currently trusts the promises made by the WTA and Saudi Tennis Federation for positive change, her stance raises questions about the implications of hosting such a significant sporting event in a country with a controversial human rights record.