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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

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wtatennis.com

Headquarters address

Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.

Year founded

1973

Zheng Qinwen is the first Chinese player to clinch the Beijing title after defeating reigning Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva. Photo: AFP

Elena Rybakina

China Open champ Zheng withdraws from Wuhan citing fatigue, shoulder injury

The 24-year-old is now ranked back among the world’s top 25 after reaching the US Open quarter-finals before lifting the trophy in Beijing.

12 Oct 2026 - 5:00PM

Zheng Qinwen

Tears and a song as victorious Zheng Qinwen makes China Open history

12 Oct 2026 - 6:19AM

Zheng Qinwen

China cinemas tap into Zheng tennis fever gripping country ahead of women’s final

11 Oct 2026 - 4:00PM

Zheng Qinwen

Home favourite Zheng Qinwen charges into China Open final with Mirra Andreeva

Ex-world No 4 becomes first Chinese player to reach final ⁠in Beijing, where she will face Russian she defeated in their only previous match.

10 Oct 2026 - 10:07PM

Zheng Qinwen

Wild card Zheng Qinwen finally wins in straight sets to reach China Open semis

World No 54 sends Beijing crowd roaring as she wins for first time in tournament without requiring decider.

9 Oct 2026 - 5:50PMvideocam

Elena Rybakina

Zheng feels confident ahead of China Open, but admits to pressure of playing at home

The 23-year-old has been placed in the same quarter as world No 1 Elena Rybakina, who beat her in the quarter-finals at the US Open.

30 Sep 2026 - 6:31PM

Carlos Alcaraz

Billie Jean King says tennis reform ‘a challenge’ as schedule sparks burnout concerns

Legend of the sport in Shenzhen for namesake tournament, joins former players Ilana Kloss and Conchita Martinez for panel discussion.

26 Sep 2026 - 5:30PM

Billie Jean King, the former world No 1 women’s player and champion for social justice and gender equality, is in Shenzhen for her namesake tournament. Photo: Getty Images

Alexandra Eala

Philippines seek WTA exemption as Alexandra Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

Games and Open have overlapping schedules and Philippines tennis body wants world No 18 to compete at Aichi-Nagoya without penalties.

16 Sep 2026 - 10:08PM

US Open (tennis)

China’s newest tennis star Sun facing familiar foe in third grand slam final

Sun Xinran into girls’ singles final at US Open, where she will face Anna Pushkareva, who beat her at Wimbledon.

12 Sep 2026 - 7:00PM

Get to Know

Meet Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko, known for her on-court disputes

The 2017 French Open winner, who defeated Aryna Sabalenka at last year’s Stuttgart Open final, was once a national-level ballroom dancer.

9 Sep 2026 - 3:26PM

Jelena Ostapenko is Latvia’s top tennis player. Photo: EPA-EFE

US Open (tennis)

Zheng says return to form ‘painful process’ after win over Swiatek at US Open

‘I think, for me, these past three or four months have been basically the worst period of results in my career,’ former world No 4 says.

8 Sep 2026 - 3:21PM

Zheng Qinwen is all smiles after her stunning US Open women’s singles victory over Iga Swiatek. Photo: EPA

US Open (tennis)

Beaming Alexandra Eala thanks fans after cruising to US Open first round win

Philippine tennis star beats America’s Mary Stoiana in straight sets, while fans packed out stands just to watch her practice hours earlier.

2 Sep 2026 - 11:49AM

ATP

Hong Kong tennis chief says city getting bang for buck from WTA, ATP events

Michael Cheng says city must continue to invest in tennis and has no issue with calendar, which some players say is too long, causes injuries.

19 Aug 2026 - 8:00AM

The Philippines

Video | Philippine star sparks tennis boom at home

Alexandra Eala’s international success has parents rushing their children to courts across the country, and a government-backed National Tennis Centre is in the works.

18 Aug 2026 - 1:19PM

This photo taken on August 7, 2026, shows children taking part in a training session at Alabang Tennis Academy in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila. On a Manila court made of crushed seashells, an earnest four-year-old sends a forehand sailing wide - one of dozens of kids aiming to follow in the footsteps of the Philippine’s first homegrown tennis sensation, Alex Eala. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP) / To go with ‘TENNIS-PHILIPPINES-EALA,FOCUS’ by Cecil MORELLA

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Alexandra Eala

‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?

Alexandra Eala’s success has parents rushing their children to courts across the country, and a National Tennis Centre in the works.

14 Aug 2026 - 12:00PM

A child takes part in a training session at Alabang Tennis Academy in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila. Photo: AFP

ATP

Tennis players’ group says arm injuries up over 100%, calls for shorter season

Big-name withdrawals from Canadian Open again shine spotlight on sport’s lengthy calendar and impact on players’ health.

11 Aug 2026 - 3:00PM

Women and gender

Alexandra Eala makes history with WTA victory

14 Aug 2026 - 10:01AM

Fifa World Cup

Opinion | Why underdogs like Alexandra Eala, Cabo Verde, Dear You fascinate us

Money still shapes the balance of power, but every so often a team, player or film will rise up to challenge the status quo and inspire us.

7 Aug 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Alexandra Eala

First Filipino WTA winner Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit

The Philippines’ first true global tennis star comes from a sporting family and had the best training, but won her first title the hard way.

6 Aug 2026 - 3:58PM

The Philippines

Video | Eala makes history as first Filipino to win WTA singles title

With the win, the tennis player who started the year ranked outside the world’s top 50 will jump to a career-high 20.

4 Aug 2026 - 12:59PM

Jessica Pegula

‘Really, really proud’ Eala makes history, first Filipino to win WTA singles title

‘Oh my gosh, winning a [WTA] 500, it’s insane. It’s an incredible milestone for me,’ the 21-year-old says after claiming Washington Open title.

4 Aug 2026 - 1:01PMvideocam

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines beat Jessica Pegula of the United States in the final of the Washington Open. Photo: AFP

Zheng Qinwen

Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala stuns Zheng Qinwen in Washington Open debut

Another Chinese player, Wang Xinyu, fared better, saving three set points to beat 17-year-old American qualifier Julieta Pareja.

29 Jul 2026 - 2:47PM

Alexandra Eala made global headlines earlier this month after beating Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon to become the first Philippines player to reach the last 16 of a grand slam. Photo: AFP

US Open (tennis)

Zheng Qinwen faces uphill battle to make US Open main draw after quarter-final loss

Paris Olympic champion expects to go through qualifiers for the last grand slam of the season in New York unless she receives a wildcard.

18 Jul 2026 - 1:07PM

Zheng Qinwen

China’s Zheng Qinwen claims first WTA Tour last 8 spot in a year at Athens Open

Hubei native, who says she is happy with her improved form, needs to win tournament for chance of entry into main draw of US Open next month.

16 Jul 2026 - 9:00PM

Zheng Qinwen

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen pulls off first-round upset at Athens Open

The 23-year-old Hubei native needs to win the tournament in Greece to keep alive her hopes of making the main draw of the US Open.

14 Jul 2026 - 12:39PM

Wimbledon

China’s Zheng suffers first-round Wimbledon exit for fourth straight year

Compatriots Zhang Shuai and Wang Xinyu fare better, advancing to the second round where both will play top-15 women’s players.

30 Jun 2026 - 3:00PM

China’s Zheng Qinwen was knocked out by Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic at the All England Club. Photo: AP

Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Djokovic clash a ‘dream’ for Wu, Zheng hoping it’s third time lucky

Wu Yibing will face Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, while Zheng Qinwen has another chance to beat Katerina Siniakova in the first round.

29 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM

Wimbledon

Chinese tennis fans ‘help’ Zheng look past Wimbledon after loss in warm-up event

While Olympic champion loses in second round of Bad Homburg Open, Wang Xinyu reaches semi-finals of final event before grass court grand slam.

25 Jun 2026 - 8:44PM

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China Open champ Zheng withdraws from Wuhan citing fatigue, shoulder injury

The 24-year-old is now ranked back among the world’s top 25 after reaching the US Open quarter-finals before lifting the trophy in Beijing.

Tears and a song as victorious Zheng Qinwen makes China Open history

China cinemas tap into Zheng tennis fever gripping country ahead of women’s final

Home favourite Zheng Qinwen charges into China Open final with Mirra Andreeva

Ex-world No 4 becomes first Chinese player to reach final ⁠in Beijing, where she will face Russian she defeated in their only previous match.

Wild card Zheng Qinwen finally wins in straight sets to reach China Open semis

World No 54 sends Beijing crowd roaring as she wins for first time in tournament without requiring decider.

Zheng feels confident ahead of China Open, but admits to pressure of playing at home

The 23-year-old has been placed in the same quarter as world No 1 Elena Rybakina, who beat her in the quarter-finals at the US Open.

Billie Jean King says tennis reform ‘a challenge’ as schedule sparks burnout concerns

Legend of the sport in Shenzhen for namesake tournament, joins former players Ilana Kloss and Conchita Martinez for panel discussion.

Philippines seek WTA exemption as Alexandra Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

Games and Open have overlapping schedules and Philippines tennis body wants world No 18 to compete at Aichi-Nagoya without penalties.

China’s newest tennis star Sun facing familiar foe in third grand slam final

Sun Xinran into girls’ singles final at US Open, where she will face Anna Pushkareva, who beat her at Wimbledon.

Meet Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko, known for her on-court disputes

The 2017 French Open winner, who defeated Aryna Sabalenka at last year’s Stuttgart Open final, was once a national-level ballroom dancer.

Zheng says return to form ‘painful process’ after win over Swiatek at US Open

‘I think, for me, these past three or four months have been basically the worst period of results in my career,’ former world No 4 says.

Beaming Alexandra Eala thanks fans after cruising to US Open first round win

Philippine tennis star beats America’s Mary Stoiana in straight sets, while fans packed out stands just to watch her practice hours earlier.

Hong Kong tennis chief says city getting bang for buck from WTA, ATP events

Michael Cheng says city must continue to invest in tennis and has no issue with calendar, which some players say is too long, causes injuries.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Video | Philippine star sparks tennis boom at home

Alexandra Eala’s international success has parents rushing their children to courts across the country, and a government-backed National Tennis Centre is in the works.

‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?

Alexandra Eala’s success has parents rushing their children to courts across the country, and a National Tennis Centre in the works.

Tennis players’ group says arm injuries up over 100%, calls for shorter season

Big-name withdrawals from Canadian Open again shine spotlight on sport’s lengthy calendar and impact on players’ health.

Alexandra Eala makes history with WTA victory

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Why underdogs like Alexandra Eala, Cabo Verde, Dear You fascinate us

Money still shapes the balance of power, but every so often a team, player or film will rise up to challenge the status quo and inspire us.

First Filipino WTA winner Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit

The Philippines’ first true global tennis star comes from a sporting family and had the best training, but won her first title the hard way.

Video | Eala makes history as first Filipino to win WTA singles title

With the win, the tennis player who started the year ranked outside the world’s top 50 will jump to a career-high 20.

‘Really, really proud’ Eala makes history, first Filipino to win WTA singles title

‘Oh my gosh, winning a [WTA] 500, it’s insane. It’s an incredible milestone for me,’ the 21-year-old says after claiming Washington Open title.

Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala stuns Zheng Qinwen in Washington Open debut

Another Chinese player, Wang Xinyu, fared better, saving three set points to beat 17-year-old American qualifier Julieta Pareja.

Zheng Qinwen faces uphill battle to make US Open main draw after quarter-final loss

Paris Olympic champion expects to go through qualifiers for the last grand slam of the season in New York unless she receives a wildcard.

China’s Zheng Qinwen claims first WTA Tour last 8 spot in a year at Athens Open

Hubei native, who says she is happy with her improved form, needs to win tournament for chance of entry into main draw of US Open next month.

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen pulls off first-round upset at Athens Open

The 23-year-old Hubei native needs to win the tournament in Greece to keep alive her hopes of making the main draw of the US Open.

China’s Zheng suffers first-round Wimbledon exit for fourth straight year

Compatriots Zhang Shuai and Wang Xinyu fare better, advancing to the second round where both will play top-15 women’s players.

Wimbledon: Djokovic clash a ‘dream’ for Wu, Zheng hoping it’s third time lucky

Wu Yibing will face Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, while Zheng Qinwen has another chance to beat Katerina Siniakova in the first round.

Chinese tennis fans ‘help’ Zheng look past Wimbledon after loss in warm-up event

While Olympic champion loses in second round of Bad Homburg Open, Wang Xinyu reaches semi-finals of final event before grass court grand slam.

Video | Philippine star sparks tennis boom at home

Opinion | Why underdogs like Alexandra Eala, Cabo Verde, Dear You fascinate us