Women's Tennis Association (WTA)
Moscow to host new WTA tournament
The Russian Tennis Federation has announced that it will stage a new Women’s Tennis Association Tour event in Moscow next year.
Four cities lodge bids for WTA Finals
Cities in England, the Czech Republic, Russia and China have submitted bids to replace Singapore as host of the Women’s Tennis Association’s season-ending Finals event.
Tennis authorities bolster anti-doping system
ITF gives green light to new line-calling system
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Eastbourne extends Aegon International deal, unveils revamp plans
The International Tennis Centre in Eastbourne, England, is to undergo a £44m (€57.3m/$64.6m) revamp after the venue secured hosting rights to the Aegon International tournament for the next 10 years.
WTA’s Taiwan Open seeks to profit from switch to capital
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has confirmed that its Taiwan Open event will be staged in the East Asian country’s capital of Taipei from next year, with organisers hoping the move will lead to increased investment from the local government and sponsors.
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Governing bodies outline details of tennis integrity probe
The four governing bodies of international tennis have today (Friday) outlined the terms of reference and protocols for the Independent Review of Integrity in Tennis, but have admitted that the process is expected to take at least a year to complete.
Fila boosts tennis portfolio with new signings
Italian sportswear brand Fila has moved to enhance its presence in the tennis sector by securing endorsement deals with Karolina Pliskova and John Isner.
WTA moves quickly to appoint new CEO
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has appointed Steve Simon to replace Stacey Allaster as its new chief executive.
Allaster to step down as WTA chief executive
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced this (Tuesday) afternoon that Stacey Allaster will step down as chair and chief executive of the organisation on October 2.
WTA moves Belgian event to Russia
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has confirmed the addition of a second Russian event to its 2016 calendar.
SAP and WTA launch ‘game-changing’ analytics service
German software company SAP has expanded its relationship with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to launch a new analytics tool that gives coaches access to real-time performance data during matches.
The Five-Year Plan
Owen Evans spoke to Stacey Allaster, CEO of the WTA, about her $525m blueprint for how fans will watch women’s tennis over the next five years.
Wuhan Plan
Ahead of its second edition, organisers of tennis’ Wuhan Open is tripling the size of its host venue to 15,000 seats – more than all four grand slam showpiece courts. Elisha Chauhan asks if it is too much, too soon.
WTA increases Asian presence in 2016 calendar
The Women’s Tennis Association has announced its schedule for 2016, where there will be nine tournaments staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Wozniacki the new lady for Godiva
Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki has agreed to become a global celebrity ambassador for premium chocolate brand Godiva.