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Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
WTA chairman Simon to retire in December
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Opening Ceremony of WTA finals in Saudi Arabia - Core Social Wellness Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - June 26, 2024 WTA Chief Executive Officere Steve Simon during the launch REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman Steve Simon will step down from his role in December after 10 years with the organisation, the governing body of women's tennis said on Thursday. Simon joined the WTA in 2015 as chief executive and was replaced in that role by Portia Archer in July. "Since day one, I have worked to deliver positive change and growth for women's tennis... and to promote dialogue and collaboration between players, tournaments and partners across the game," Simon said in a WTA statement. "I am proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to watching the continued rise of women's tennis in years to come." Simon had come under fire from players over the decision to hold the 2023 WTA Finals outdoors in the Mexican resort of Cancun. They were later moved to Saudi Arabia in another decision that was widely criticised. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Tennis-WTA chairman Simon to retire in December
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Opening Ceremony of WTA finals in Saudi Arabia - Core Social Wellness Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - June 26, 2024 WTA Chief Executive Officere Steve Simon during the launch REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo (Reuters) -Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman Steve Simon will step down from his role in December after 10 years with the organisation, the governing body of women's tennis said on Thursday. Simon joined the WTA in 2015 as chief executive and was replaced in that role by Portia Archer in July. "Since day one, I have worked to deliver positive change and growth for women's tennis... and to promote dialogue and collaboration between players, tournaments and partners across the game," Simon said in a WTA statement. "I am proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to watching the continued rise of women's tennis in years to come." Simon had come under fire from players over the decision to hold the 2023 WTA Finals outdoors in the Mexican resort of Cancun. They were later moved to Saudi Arabia in another decision that was widely criticised. (Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk, editing by Ed Osmond)
Reuters
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
WTA chairman Simon to retire in December
May 15 (Reuters) - Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman Steve Simon will step down from his role in December after 10 years with the organisation, the governing body of women's tennis said on Thursday. Simon joined the WTA in 2015 as chief executive and was replaced in that role by Portia Archer in July. "Since day one, I have worked to deliver positive change and growth for women's tennis... and to promote dialogue and collaboration between players, tournaments and partners across the game," Simon said in a WTA statement. "I am proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to watching the continued rise of women's tennis in years to come." Simon had come under fire from players over the decision to hold the 2023 WTA Finals outdoors in the Mexican resort of Cancun. They were later moved to Saudi Arabia in another decision that was widely criticised.
CNA
15-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
WTA chairman Simon to retire in December
Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman Steve Simon will step down from his role in December after 10 years with the organisation, the governing body of women's tennis said on Thursday. Simon joined the WTA in 2015 as chief executive and was replaced in that role by Portia Archer in July. "Since day one, I have worked to deliver positive change and growth for women's tennis... and to promote dialogue and collaboration between players, tournaments and partners across the game," Simon said in a WTA statement. "I am proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to watching the continued rise of women's tennis in years to come." Simon had come under fire from players over the decision to hold the 2023 WTA Finals outdoors in the Mexican resort of Cancun. They were later moved to Saudi Arabia in another decision that was widely criticised.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
WTA chairman Simon announces retirement. He oversaw player pay increase, took heat for Saudi stance
FILE - WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon sits for an interview during the WTA Finals tennis tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman, File) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon has informed the organization's board of directors he plans to retire in December, the women's tennis circuit announced Thursday. Simon was tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, for 13 years before he was hired as chief executive of the WTA in 2015. Advertisement Under his watch, the women's circuit committed to a $400 million increase in player compensation over the next 10 years, created a foundation to elevate its social impact in communities around the world and entered a partnership with CVC Capital Partners to accelerate commercial growth and drive reinvestment in the sport. Last year, the WTA restructured its leadership, with NBA G League executive Portia Archer taking over as CEO and Simon focusing on strategic development and governance as chairman. Simon has been a target for criticism. Last year, he and the tour were sued by Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko because of the way it has handled Russian and Belarusian players amid the war in Ukraine. In 2023, Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova questioned how he could sign off on a lucrative three-year deal with Saudi Arabia to host the WTA Finals despite questions about LGBTQ+ and women's rights there. Advertisement Simon also led a WTA boycott of China from 2021-23 over concerns about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai's well-being. Peng dropped out of public view after she accused a Chinese government official of sexual assault. China was allowed to host tournaments again after the WTA received assurances from people close to Peng that she was safe and living with her family in Beijing. ___ AP tennis:
