Middle East swing of Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai all in place on WTA 2027 calendar
The WTA has announced its calendar for 2027, which includes the annual Middle East swing spread over three consecutive weeks in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai in February, as well as a new 250-level tournament staged in Manila in November. The tour also revealed that all combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award equal prize money for the very first time, and is introducing a series of player- and…
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has unveiled its 2027 calendar, featuring a Middle East swing comprising Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Dubai events spread across three consecutive weeks in February. Additionally, a new 250-level tournament will be held in Manila in November. All combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award equal prize money for the first time, marking a significant milestone in tennis history.
The WTA's Tour Architecture Council, chaired by world No 3 Jessica Pegula, developed these changes in collaboration with players, tournaments, and WTA leadership to provide players with greater flexibility while ensuring strong competition and compelling matchups. The selected tournaments will also benefit from a targeted Tournament Investment Fund, which will direct financial support to markets where it will have the greatest impact.
Valerie Camillo, Chair of the WTA, emphasized the importance of these changes, stating that the equal prize money initiative and broader strategic objectives aim to strengthen the tour for players, tournaments, and fans.
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