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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

China’s Zheng Qinwen beat Greece’s No 6 seed Maria Sakkari on day one of the Nottingham Open on Monday. Photo: AP

Wimbledon

China’s Zheng says she must ‘start from scratch’ as she beats first-round hoodoo

Ex-world No 4 makes winning start at Nottingham Open on Monday but says she just has to ‘keep working’ with interim coach Albert Costa.

15 Jun 2026 - 10:04PM

Zheng Qinwen

China fans ask if it’s time for Zheng Qinwen to retire after defeat at Queen’s

9 Jun 2026 - 3:13PM

French Open

Meet China’s next Zheng: teen already world No 1, French Open Juniors finalist

7 Jun 2026 - 1:02PM

French Open

Hong Kong French Open interest over after Eudice Chong defeat in women’s doubles

City player pockets €22,500 (US$26,200) after run to last-16 at Roland Garros as quarter-finals prove a step too far.

1 Jun 2026 - 10:06PM

Eudice Chong is the first Hong Kong woman to reach the last-16 of a grand slam tournament. Photo: IG@eudicechong

French Open

Zheng faces tough French Open draw; Coleman Wong into next qualifying round

Zheng unseeded after dropping out of top 50 and could get Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek early; Wang Xinyu now China’s top-ranked player.

19 May 2026 - 8:50PM

Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka seals ‘Sunshine Double’ with Miami Open win over local favourite Gauff

Belarusian world No 1 overpowers fourth-ranked American to improve record to 23-1 this season, her only loss being the Australian Open final.

29 Mar 2026 - 12:41PM

ATP

World’s top 2 women Sabalenka, Rybakina to clash again in Miami Open semi-final

Belarusian world No 1, who is on verge of ‘Sunshine Double’, lost to Kazakh world No 2 at Australian Open but had revenge at Indian Wells.

26 Mar 2026 - 4:30PM

Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka was pushed hard in her win over American Hailey Baptiste. Photo: dpa

ATP

Miami Open: ‘Sunshine Double’ on as Sinner breaks record, Sabalenka beats Zheng

The Italian men’s world No 2 and Belarusian women’s No 1 are bidding to join an elite band who have won Indian Wells, Miami Open back to back.

24 Mar 2026 - 3:05PM

Aryna Sabalenka

Naomi Osaka weighing demands of tour with motherhood ahead of clay court season

Former world ⁠No 1 and 4-time grand slam champion returned to the tour in ‌2024 after a 15-month break following the birth of her daughter.

23 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM

Zheng Qinwen

Zheng Qinwen adds Baghdatis to coaching line-up, dismisses talk of Riba split

Chinese star is returning to action at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after finally recovering from elbow surgery.

5 Mar 2026 - 3:30PM

Zheng Qinwen has addressed speculation over her coaching set-up. Photo: Xinhua

ATP

Rage against the machine: China’s Shang smashes DVDs in tennis frustration first

Jerry Shang tries out ‘smash room’ in Dubai, while WTA launches rage room at ATX Open in response to Coco Gauff incident after grand slam exit.

26 Feb 2026 - 3:16PM

China’s Jerry Shang got the chance to vent his frustrations in a safe space during the Dubai Championships. Photo: Reuters

Coco Gauff

Zheng Qinwen sparks split speculation after unfollowing coach on social media

Spanish former player Pere Riba has been widely credited with helping the Olympic champion reach the top level of the women’s game.

24 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM

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

Top-seeded Ukrainian survives three break points in second set and going 0-3 down in the tiebreaker to clinch 19th title of her career.

11 Jan 2026 - 3:15PM

Wang Xinju of China serves to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during the singles final of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand on Sunday. Photo: AP

Billie Jean King

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

Women’s world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka not happy to ‘leave it the way it is’ after losing first match to Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 6-3.

2 Jan 2026 - 1:51AM

Aryna Sabalenka wants another shot at Nick Krygios, but with proper tennis rules. Photo: AFP

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

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

Zheng Qinwen will attempt another comeback in Melbourne next month. Photo: EPA

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

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

Victoria Mboko focuses during the all-Canada second semi-final at Victoria Park on Saturday. Photo: Dickson Lee

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

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

Leylah Fernandez hits a forehand against Eva Lys at Victoria Park on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee

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

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

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