The New York Times – Sports:
Saudi Arabia has been pushing to host a WTA Tour event. The tour is evaluating potential partnerships.
Category: Simon, Steve (1955- )
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The Same Work but a Lot Less Pay for Women. Welcome to Tennis in 2023.
The New York Times – Sports:
At the Italian Open, women will compete for less than half as much money as the men. Organizers say they intend to fix that, but not for two years.
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WTA Lifts Suspension on Tournaments in China
The New York Times – Sports:
The tour had paused events there after concerns about the Chinese star Peng Shuai went unresolved, but Steve Simon, its chief executive, said a different approach was needed.
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Pam Shriver’s Fight to End Sex Abuse in Women’s Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
The 21-time Grand Slam doubles champion is doing four-way duty as a television commentator, a coach, an ally to sexual abuse survivors and an agitator for changing the game’s culture.
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CVC Capital Partners Will Invest $150 Million in WTA
The New York Times – Sports:
CVC Capital Partners, the former owner of Formula 1, will take a 20 percent stake in a commercial subsidiary as the tour seeks to expand its marketing of events and players and increase prize money.
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Inside the Battle to Control, and Fix, Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
Tennis’ hit Netflix series and rising collection of young stars has investors bullish on the sport, which is poised for a once-in-a-generation moment of disruption.
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WTA Chief Talks Money, China and Why Tennis Needs More Female Coaches
The New York Times – Sports:
Even without China’s “zero-Covid” policy, Steve Simon said that unresolved concerns about Peng Shuai would keep women’s tennis away from Shenzhen and a lucrative 10-year-deal to stage the Finals.
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Saudi Arabia, Creator of LIV Golf, Casts Its Eye on Women’s Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
The kingdom shook up the PGA Tour with the creation of the LIV Golf series. Now it is pushing to secure a WTA Tour event.
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Video of Peng Shuai With Olympic Officials Fuels a Showdown With Tennis
The New York Times – Sports:
The Chinese tennis star held a 30-minute video call with the leader of the International Olympic Committee, but the head of women’s professional tennis remained unable to reach her.