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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA), founded in 1973 by Billie Jean King, is the principal organising body of women's professional tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women. The WTA's corporate headquarters is in St. Petersburg, Florida, with its European headquarters in London and its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Beijing.

Chairman / President

Steve Simon

CEO / Managing Director

Matthew Cenedella

CFO / Finance Director

Lauren Anderson

Industry

Sports

Website

wtatennis.com

Headquarters address

Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.

Year founded

1973

Joanna Garland in action during the One Point Slam exhibition ahead of the Australian Open this month. Photo: EPA

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

With family struggling in UK, Taiwan’s Garland ‘not over’ losing AU$1 million point

Taiwan’s Joanna Garland beat Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios in One Point Slam event, only to lose AU$1 million to amateur Jordan Smith.

31 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM

Australian Open

China’s Wang lets world No 13 Svitolina off the hook in Auckland WTA final

11 Jan 2026 - 3:15PM

Billie Jean King

Sabalenka wants ‘Battle of the Sexes’ rematch and revenge, but with rule change

2 Jan 2026 - 1:51AM

ATP

Sabalenka v Kyrgios ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match dividing opinion among fans

The first such match-up, in 1973, was considered a game-changing moment for the sport, while Sunday’s game is ‘to make a bit of money’.

27 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka arrive for the “Battle of the Sexes” press conference in Dubai on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

ATP

Year in tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ split men’s grand slams while 4 share women’s titles

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner carve up grand slams for second straight year while women’s game showcases depth and drama.

26 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM

Australian Open

Zheng Qinwen to join Osaka, Alcaraz in 1 Point Slam before Australian Open

Olympic champion to play in A$1 million sudden-death exhibition event after months out with elbow injury.

24 Dec 2025 - 6:41PM

ATP

Billionaire investor Marc Lasry sees ‘huge opportunity’ for innovation in tennis

Hot on the heels of Ultimate Tennis Showdown in Hong Kong, Lasry says at the Post’s Family Business Summit the sport is ‘ripe for disruption’.

7 Nov 2025 - 7:35PM

Marc Lasry believes disruption in sport is possible even if it is ‘really hard’. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Mboko says it’s ‘pretty nice’ to win Hong Kong title after marathon 3-set thriller

Canadian ends season on high note with victory over Spain’s Cristina Bucsa, while China’s Jiang Xinyu and Wang Yafan seal doubles title.

2 Nov 2025 - 11:09PM

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Mboko powers into final as misfortune hits Fernandez at Hong Kong Tennis Open

All-Canada semi-final goes teenager’s way after Cristina Bucsa punishes errors of Australian opponent Maya Joint.

2 Nov 2025 - 9:53AM

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Canada’s Fernandez, Mboko meet in Hong Kong Tennis Open semi, Joint faces Bucsa

Spain’s Bucsa through after top seed Belinda Bencic pulls out with injury, while Mboko also progresses following a withdrawal.

31 Oct 2025 - 10:28PM

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez beat Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in straight sets at Victoria Park on Friday. Photo: Elson Li

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Tennis Open: Mboko breaks Filipino hearts as top seed Bencic moves on

Philippines’ Alexandra Eala knocked out after hard fight while Swiss No 1 continues climb into world top 10; Hongkonger Eudice Chong also out.

31 Oct 2025 - 3:31AM

Victoria Mboko came back from a set down to beat crowd favourite Alexandra Eala on Thursday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Tennis Open: Australia’s Joint eyes another title – and a slam seeding

Ranked 684th in early 2024, the Australian teen is on track to be in the top 32 for her home major.

31 Oct 2025 - 3:24PM

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Tennis Open: ex-champion Fernandez makes short work of Lys

The first match on centre court featuring two top-50 players at this year’s tournament sees Canadian in aggressive form.

30 Oct 2025 - 10:29AM

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Open: staying focused the key for Fernandez as she beats Wang

Canadian opens campaign with flawed display on centre court, while Belinda Bencic and Alexandra Eala also progress to the next round.

29 Oct 2025 - 9:07PM

Leylah Fernandez beat China’s Wang Xiyu in straight sets to get her Prudential Hong Kong Open campaign on the way at Victoria Park on Tuesday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Tennis stars give Hong Kong children an introduction to game they love

Judy Murray, Leylah Fernandez, Eva Lys and Li Na give local groups some coaching as part of WTA’s Come Play programme.

26 Oct 2025 - 3:36PM

Judy Murray demonstrates a shot during the event at Causeway Bay Sports Ground. Photo: Eugene Lee

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Wild card Ng within moments of shock win at Prudential Hong Kong Open

Maggie Ng on verge of victory against player ranked 1,000 spots above her, but China’s Lu Jiajing regains control at death.

25 Oct 2025 - 5:39PM

Aryna Sabalenka

‘I’m going to kick his a**’: Aryna Sabalenka on her year of fire and fun

The playful world No 1 discusses everything from her US Open triumph to teasing a Battle of the Sexes match with Nick Kyrgios.

27 Oct 2025 - 11:11AM

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Hong Kong Open: former winner Leylah Fernandez among 4 new faces after pull-outs

The 2023 winner will be joined by Tokyo Games champion Belinda Bencic, Sofia Kenin, Maria Sakkari after Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka withdraw.

18 Oct 2025 - 5:58PM

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez hits a return in her win over Romania’s Sorana Cirstea in the semi-finals of the Japan Open in Osaka on Saturday. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong Tennis Association

Tennis chiefs have to fix ‘crazy’ WTA Tour schedule, Sabalenka says

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka says governing bodies have to ‘do something’ about packed calendar after skipping Beijing event through exhaustion.

17 Oct 2025 - 1:35PM

Aryna Sabalenka

Exclusive | Sabalenka, Kyrgios take ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to Dubai as Hong Kong misses out

Aryna Sabalenka says Novak Djokovic has been giving her tips and Nick Kyrgios should ‘go and practise’ ahead of December match in UAE.

17 Oct 2025 - 1:34PM

Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu sparks Hong Kong doubts after health woes strike again in Ningbo

A week after retiring early at Wuhan Open, and 10 days before she is due in city for WTA 250 event, Briton again needs medical help.

15 Oct 2025 - 7:00AM

Britain’s Emma Raducanu faded after winning the opening set against China’s Zhu Lin. Photo: Reuters

ATP

China’s temperatures set to rise for tennis finals after Djokovic vomits again

Serb collapses on court in Shanghai, while women battle heat and humidity in Wuhan – with harsher conditions forecast for weekend.

8 Oct 2025 - 6:36PM

Novak Djokovic collapses during his match against Jaume Munar at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Emma Raducanu

Wuhan Open: Raducanu certain she is moving in right direction after painful losses

Briton is eager to stay positive on her debut in tournament, while world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is hoping to win for fourth straight time.

5 Oct 2025 - 9:00PM

Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open

Zheng Qinwen retires at China Open, quits when trailing Novoska in deciding set

Chinese No 1 ends comeback tournament early after spending two months out recovering from elbow surgery.

29 Sep 2025 - 10:24PM

Zheng Qinwen

Zheng Qinwen makes winning return, eases past Arango at China Open

Chinese world No 9 back on court for first time since crashing out of Wimbledon in first round.

27 Sep 2025 - 10:06PM

Zheng Qinwen celebrates after winning her women’s singles match against Emiliana Arango at the China Open. Photo: EPA

Coco Gauff

‘Ambassador of Beijing’ Gauff wants new nickname from Chinese fans

American Coco Gauff is a big hit with fans at the China Open, but would like a nickname that reflects her tenacity on the court.

27 Sep 2025 - 3:16PM

Coco Gauff has proved a hit with Chinese fans. Photo: Xinhua

United States Tennis Association

Townsend pulls out of Beijing tournament days after ‘crazy’ Chinese food post

Leading doubles player came under fire after a social media post questioning what ‘these people’ eat.

25 Sep 2025 - 4:21PM

Zheng Qinwen

Zheng Qinwen set for comeback at China Open, could face Andreeva then Swiatek

Returning after elbow surgery in July, the Olympic champion learns her fate in the draw for the WTA 1000 event starting Wednesday.

22 Sep 2025 - 8:43PM

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

With family struggling in UK, Taiwan’s Garland ‘not over’ losing AU$1 million point

Taiwan’s Joanna Garland beat Alexander Zverev and Nick Kyrgios in One Point Slam event, only to lose AU$1 million to amateur Jordan Smith.

China’s Wang lets world No 13 Svitolina off the hook in Auckland WTA final

Sabalenka wants ‘Battle of the Sexes’ rematch and revenge, but with rule change

Sabalenka v Kyrgios ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match dividing opinion among fans

The first such match-up, in 1973, was considered a game-changing moment for the sport, while Sunday’s game is ‘to make a bit of money’.

Year in tennis: ‘Sincaraz’ split men’s grand slams while 4 share women’s titles

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner carve up grand slams for second straight year while women’s game showcases depth and drama.

Zheng Qinwen to join Osaka, Alcaraz in 1 Point Slam before Australian Open

Olympic champion to play in A$1 million sudden-death exhibition event after months out with elbow injury.

Billionaire investor Marc Lasry sees ‘huge opportunity’ for innovation in tennis

Hot on the heels of Ultimate Tennis Showdown in Hong Kong, Lasry says at the Post’s Family Business Summit the sport is ‘ripe for disruption’.

Mboko says it’s ‘pretty nice’ to win Hong Kong title after marathon 3-set thriller

Canadian ends season on high note with victory over Spain’s Cristina Bucsa, while China’s Jiang Xinyu and Wang Yafan seal doubles title.

Mboko powers into final as misfortune hits Fernandez at Hong Kong Tennis Open

All-Canada semi-final goes teenager’s way after Cristina Bucsa punishes errors of Australian opponent Maya Joint.

Canada’s Fernandez, Mboko meet in Hong Kong Tennis Open semi, Joint faces Bucsa

Spain’s Bucsa through after top seed Belinda Bencic pulls out with injury, while Mboko also progresses following a withdrawal.

Hong Kong Tennis Open: Mboko breaks Filipino hearts as top seed Bencic moves on

Philippines’ Alexandra Eala knocked out after hard fight while Swiss No 1 continues climb into world top 10; Hongkonger Eudice Chong also out.

Hong Kong Tennis Open: Australia’s Joint eyes another title – and a slam seeding

Ranked 684th in early 2024, the Australian teen is on track to be in the top 32 for her home major.

Hong Kong Tennis Open: ex-champion Fernandez makes short work of Lys

The first match on centre court featuring two top-50 players at this year’s tournament sees Canadian in aggressive form.

Hong Kong Open: staying focused the key for Fernandez as she beats Wang

Canadian opens campaign with flawed display on centre court, while Belinda Bencic and Alexandra Eala also progress to the next round.

Tennis stars give Hong Kong children an introduction to game they love

Judy Murray, Leylah Fernandez, Eva Lys and Li Na give local groups some coaching as part of WTA’s Come Play programme.

Wild card Ng within moments of shock win at Prudential Hong Kong Open

Maggie Ng on verge of victory against player ranked 1,000 spots above her, but China’s Lu Jiajing regains control at death.

‘I’m going to kick his a**’: Aryna Sabalenka on her year of fire and fun

The playful world No 1 discusses everything from her US Open triumph to teasing a Battle of the Sexes match with Nick Kyrgios.

Hong Kong Open: former winner Leylah Fernandez among 4 new faces after pull-outs

The 2023 winner will be joined by Tokyo Games champion Belinda Bencic, Sofia Kenin, Maria Sakkari after Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka withdraw.

Tennis chiefs have to fix ‘crazy’ WTA Tour schedule, Sabalenka says

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka says governing bodies have to ‘do something’ about packed calendar after skipping Beijing event through exhaustion.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Exclusive | Sabalenka, Kyrgios take ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to Dubai as Hong Kong misses out

Aryna Sabalenka says Novak Djokovic has been giving her tips and Nick Kyrgios should ‘go and practise’ ahead of December match in UAE.

Emma Raducanu sparks Hong Kong doubts after health woes strike again in Ningbo

A week after retiring early at Wuhan Open, and 10 days before she is due in city for WTA 250 event, Briton again needs medical help.

China’s temperatures set to rise for tennis finals after Djokovic vomits again

Serb collapses on court in Shanghai, while women battle heat and humidity in Wuhan – with harsher conditions forecast for weekend.

Wuhan Open: Raducanu certain she is moving in right direction after painful losses

Briton is eager to stay positive on her debut in tournament, while world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is hoping to win for fourth straight time.

Zheng Qinwen retires at China Open, quits when trailing Novoska in deciding set

Chinese No 1 ends comeback tournament early after spending two months out recovering from elbow surgery.

Zheng Qinwen makes winning return, eases past Arango at China Open

Chinese world No 9 back on court for first time since crashing out of Wimbledon in first round.

‘Ambassador of Beijing’ Gauff wants new nickname from Chinese fans

American Coco Gauff is a big hit with fans at the China Open, but would like a nickname that reflects her tenacity on the court.

Townsend pulls out of Beijing tournament days after ‘crazy’ Chinese food post

Leading doubles player came under fire after a social media post questioning what ‘these people’ eat.

Zheng Qinwen set for comeback at China Open, could face Andreeva then Swiatek

Returning after elbow surgery in July, the Olympic champion learns her fate in the draw for the WTA 1000 event starting Wednesday.

Exclusive | Sabalenka, Kyrgios take ‘Battle of the Sexes’ to Dubai as Hong Kong misses out