Womens Tennis Association

US Open: Top-10 tennis stars Elina Svitolina, Kiki Bertens drop out of tournament over COVID-19 concerns

Bertens, who is Dutch, wrote on Instagram that one of her concerns is the need to be quarantined upon returning to Europe after the US Open, which runs from 31 August to 13 September and will not have any spectators.

WTA chief executive Steve Simon backs idea of merger with ATP, says coronavirus crisis can provide new opportunities

Still, the tours, which have operated independently since the WTA was founded in 1973, are now in an unprecedented position. Never before have both tour chiefs and the biggest stars in the men’s game publicly supported considering such a merger.

Coronavirus pandemic: WTA delaying suspension of events on calendar in attempt to make informed decision

The WTA, which runs the women’s tour, initially said it would not follow the ATP before cancelling tournaments in Charleston, Guadalajara and Bogota

Former World No 1 Kim Clijsters announces comeback to WTA Tour in 2020

Kim Clijsters comes back to tour hoping to add to her 41 career titles including four majors, three WTA Finals titles and 20 weeks as World No 1.

WTA to offer increased rankings protection for mothers returning to tour after giving birth, reports British media

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) will offer greater protection to the rankings of mothers returning to the tour after giving birth, British media reported on Thursday.

Serena Williams’ US Open outburst not justifiable, but understandable given history of racist, sexist excesses against her

Considering the historical context of all Serena Williams has gone through, and the fact that Carlos Ramos has sometimes fired — and sometimes not — her reaction is understandable, whether or not it is entirely justifiable

Serena Williams' comeback after pregnancy her greatest challenge, says coach Patrick Mouratoglou

“Serena’s target will be to win Grand Slams. She knows that coming back might take some time, but her level of expectation is high as always," coach Patrick Mouratoglou said.

WTA Finals: Caroline Wozniacki beats Venus Williams for first time in eight attempts to claim maiden title

Former World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki ended her career-long jinx against Venus Williams in spectacular style to lift the WTA Finals trophy for the first time on Sunday.

Simona Halep targets first Grand Slam title after ending year as World No 1

Simona Halep set her sights on breaking through for her first Grand Slam title on Sunday after securing the year-end World No 1 ranking — and a vote of confidence from Roger Federer.

Garbine Muguruza named WTA Player of the Year, Jelena Ostapenko wins Most Improved award

Spain’s Garbine Muguruza has been named the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) Player of the Year after reaching number one in the rankings and winning Wimbledon.