ABOUT THE WTA:
The WTA is the global leader in women’s professional sport with more than 2,500 players representing 92 nations competing for a record $96 million in prize money at the WTA’s 53 events and four Grand Slams in 32 countries. More than 5.2 million people attended women’s tennis events in 2011 with millions more watching on television and digital channels around the world. The 2012 WTA competitive season concludes with the TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships in Istanbul, Turkey from October 23-28 and the Tournament of Champions in Sofia, Bulgaria from October 30-November 3.  Further information on the WTA can be found on www.wtatennis.com.