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Diana Shnaider celebrates winning the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open at Victoria Park. Photo: May Tse

Shnaider blitzes Boulter to claim Hong Kong Open title in one-sided final

Diana Shnaider wins fourth WTA event of the year, needing little more than an hour to see off Katie Boulter in straight sets.

3 Nov 2024 - 8:17PM

Shnaider dumps defending champ Fernandez out of Hong Kong Open, Boulter up next

2 Nov 2024 - 7:53PM

China’s Yuan ends Kenin’s late-season surge, Fernandez into final four

1 Nov 2024 - 11:19PM

Grand slam winner Kenin continues late-season surge with strong Hong Kong Open win

The American world No 88 will meet Yuan Yue of China in quarter-finals, with Leylah Fernandez set to continue title defence against Bernarda Pera.

31 Oct 2024 - 8:39PM

Sofia Kenin is playing down concerns over the condition of her right thigh. Photo: AFP

Jet-lagged Zakharova eyes ‘dream’ Hong Kong success after 14-hour flight

Russian Anastasia Zakharova will aim for a 13th straight victory when she tackles Britain’s Katie Boulter in Friday’s quarter-finals.

31 Oct 2024 - 5:42PM

Boulter aiming to make ‘incredible’ Hong Kong Open a ‘permanent fixture’ on her calendar

The 28-year-old playing for the first time in the tournament will climb to a career-high world No 27 if she reaches the semi-finals.

31 Oct 2024 - 5:25PM

Boulter tips Wang for ‘great future’ after Hong Kong Open win over Chinese star

British No 2 seed Boulter will face either Varvara Gracheva or Anastasia Zakharova in Friday’s quarter-finals.

30 Oct 2024 - 11:00PM

Katie Boulter crunches a forehand during her victory over Wang Xiyu on Wednesday. Photo: Elson Li

Fernandez gets Hong Kong title defence off to flyer, downs Watson in straight sets

Heather Watson had beaten Leylah Fernandez in their three previous meetings, although the last of those was in 2020.

30 Oct 2024 - 1:30AM

Naomi Osaka eyes grand slam seeding, expects to be fit for Australian Open

Japanese star says becoming a mother had given her power and meaning, which she planned to channel into her tennis.

29 Oct 2024 - 7:58PM

Angry Halep crashes out of Hong Kong Open, tries to ‘take positives’ from defeat

Former world No 1 Simona Halep is still trying to rediscover her form after battling back from a drug ban and injury.

28 Oct 2024 - 11:42PM

Simona Halep lost in the first round of the Prudential Hong Kong Open at Victoria Park. Photo: Elson Li

Foodie Hon hails city’s culinary delights after opening day win at Hong Kong Open

Australian Priscilla Hon’s family are from Hong Kong, and such is her love for the city’s food she even has a xiaolongbao tattoo.

29 Oct 2024 - 12:31PM

Priscilla Hon considers Hong Kong her second home and raved about the city’s food after beating Eudice Chong. Photo: Elson Li

‘Right up there’: Hong Kong Open has come a long way, WTA supervisor Wood says

Former British No 1 says she had seen improvements in organisation and facilities ‘as soon as she arrived’ to oversee event for second time.

28 Oct 2024 - 8:56AM

Injured Tokyo losing finalist Kenin set to play at Prudential Hong Kong Open

Organisers confirm the grand slam winner will arrive on Monday to play Mei Yamaguchi of Japan in the opening round.

27 Oct 2024 - 8:27PM

China’s Zheng beats Kenin to win Pan Pacific Open – her third title of the season

Olympic champion seals place in season-ending WTA Finals, while Kenin – who played with her right thigh strapped – can take many positives.

27 Oct 2024 - 4:08PM

Zheng Qinwen’s Tokyo title added to her wins in Palermo and the Paris Olympics this year. Photo: AP

Kenin could be in doubt for Hong Kong Open after retiring injured in Tokyo event

The American won her semi against Briton Katie Boulter, with both likely to meet again in Hong Kong, where No 1 Shnaider will face a qualifier.

26 Oct 2024 - 6:56PM

American Sofia Kenin picked up an injury in her semi-final win over Britain’s Katie Boulter but went on to play in the doubles semi-final, where she retired hurt. Photo: AFP

Much-travelled Sun explains Chinese heritage before city debut in Hong Kong Open

With a mother from China and growing up with maternal grandparents, the Wimbledon quarter-finalist has much exposure to Chinese culture.

26 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM

Emma Raducanu latest player to pull out of Hong Kong Open, says not ‘match fit’

US Open winner has spent past month recovering from a foot injury and had already missed four events on WTA’s Asian swing.

23 Oct 2024 - 9:55AM

Naomi Osaka ‘really sorry’ after injury forces her to withdraw from Hong Kong Open

The 27-year-old has ruptured abdominal muscles, but says she will come to city to visit ‘her wonderful fans’.

21 Oct 2024 - 8:19PM

Naomi Osaka is reportedly ending her season just six days after agreeing to play in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP

Naomi Osaka confirmed to play at star-studded Hong Kong Tennis Open

She will join Emma Raducanu, Simona Halep, Leylah Fernandez and Katie Boulter at Hong Kong event in late October.

15 Oct 2024 - 6:17PM

Zheng Qinwen beaten in hometown Wuhan final as Sinner halts Djokovic in Shanghai

Olympic champion takes a set off Aryna Sabalenka for first time before the Belarusian wins her third title in city where Zheng grew up.

13 Oct 2024 - 9:55PM

Zheng makes history by beating Wang to reach Wuhan Open final against Sabalenka

Olympic champion becomes first Chinese player to reach WTA 1000 final on home soil; world No 1 Sinner to face Djokovic in Shanghai final.

14 Oct 2024 - 9:27AM

China’s Zheng Qinwen beat compatriot Wang Xinyu in what she described as a tough semi-final. Photo: Reuters

Zheng Qinwen to face Wang Xinyu in Wuhan, in clash of China’s Olympic medallists

Coco Gauff, who won last week’s China Open, will meet Aryna Sabalenka in the other semi.

11 Oct 2024 - 9:51PM

Zheng Qinwen continued her progress in Wuhan as she reached the semi-finals. Photo: Xinhua

Zheng, Wang defeat US Open finalists to join Gauff in Wuhan Open quarter-finals

Coco Gauff, who won the China Open last week, is the last American standing, while a win for Aryna Sabalenka will give her top ranking.

10 Oct 2024 - 6:52PM

Wuhan Open top seed Sabalenka relishes ‘much-needed’ Swiatek rivalry; Zheng wins

The Belarusian has a chance to close the gap on the Polish world No 1 in Wuhan, with the battle for top spot likely to be settled in Riyadh.

9 Oct 2024 - 10:34PM

Who is Spanish tennis player, Paula Badosa, accused of racism in China?

Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa is in hot water after being accused of racism while competing at the China Open – so who is she exactly?

9 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM

Paula Badosa has gone viral for all the wrong reasons this month. Photos: Instagram

Hong Kong can’t host top tennis until it revamps Victoria Park, local chief says

Venue ‘not up to standard’ and would have to be rebuilt from scratch to attract elite-level events, Michael Cheng says.

9 Oct 2024 - 12:35PM

The Prudential Hong Kong Tennis 125 takes place at Victoria Park last week. Photo: May Tse

Gauff beats Muchova in China Open final, achieves feat not seen since 1968

American finds her form at last under changed coaching team, having been a slow starter in previous rounds.

6 Oct 2024 - 10:36PM

Australia’s Tomljanovic overcomes Tauson to win Hong Kong Tennis 125 crown

Japan’s Nao Hibino and Makoto Ninomiya are beaten in the doubles final.

6 Oct 2024 - 9:56PM

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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

last updated:

30 September, 2024