WTA Tour News

Shenzhen Open Champions Kid’s Day Brings Joy To Young Heart

SHENZHEN, December 31, 2018 The top seed of the Shenzhen Open, Aryna Sabalenka, third seed Wang Qiang, fifth seed Maria Sharapova and coach Thomas Hogstedt took to Centre Court on a chilly Sunday morning to entertain and provide a short tennis […]

Kvitova, Gavrilova, Thompson Awarded Sydney International Wildcards

SYDNEY, December 29, 2018 (Press Release) Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, Victoria’s Daria Gavrilova and New South Wales’ Jordan Thompson are among the main draw wildcard recipients at the Sydney International.  Three times a semifinalist in the Harbour City, and the champion in 2015, WTA top 20 […]

Shenzhen Open Set To Commence With Qualifying Rounds

SHENZHEN, December 29, 2018 (Press Release) The first round qualifying matches of the Shenzhen Open 2019 are set to get underway on Saturday over three courts at the Shenzhen Longgang Sports Centre. The strong qualifying field, with a cutoff ranking […]

A History Laden Silk Dyeing Expedition For Ostapenko And Wang

SHENZHEN, December 28, 2018 (Press Release) Young WTA stars Jelena Ostapenko and Wang Xinyu visited Gankeng Hakka Town, one of China’s most ancient towns, this morning to try their hands at the ancient Chinese art of silk dyeing. The small […]

Aleksandra Wozniak Announces Retirement From Professional Tennis

MONTREAL, December 19, 2018 (Tennis Canada Press Release) Former world no. 21 Aleksandra Wozniak announced on Wednesday that she was retiring from tennis and will focus on new challenges. The 31-year-old athlete began playing on the professional tour in 2005. […]