ST PETERSBURG, FL, USA – The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced today that Petra Kvitova has qualified for this year’s BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global for the fifth consecutive year. She joins Simona Halep, Maria Sharapova and Garbiñe Muguruza in the singles field of eight, with four more spots yet to be determined.
Kvitova is the second former champion who is set to play the 2015 WTA Finals, winning the title in her debut appearance in 2011 with a perfect 5-0 record. The two-time Wimbledon champion also reached the semifinals in 2013, falling to Li Na.
Kvitova is the second former champion who is set to play the 2015 WTA Finals, winning the title in her debut appearance in 2011 with a perfect 5-0 record. The two-time Wimbledon champion also reached the semifinals in 2013, falling to Li Na.
"I am so excited to qualify for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore for the fifth straight year,” said Kvitova. “I have been through some tough moments this season so I'm extra proud of myself for qualifying again and making it back to Singapore. Playing as one of the top eight is a big goal for me each year so I can't wait to be back there, fighting hard and hopefully playing some great tennis in front of the Singaporean fans."
Kvitova holds a perfect 3-0 record in WTA finals this year, winning titles at the Mutua Madrid Open, Apia International Sydney and Connecticut Open. The Czech fan-favorite also reached the semifinal at the Shenzhen Open and quarterfinals at the US Open and Internazionali BNL d’Italia - Rome.
Staged at the Singapore Sports Hub from October 23-November 1 in partnership with Lagardère Sports, the 2015 WTA Finals features the top 8 singles players competing for one of the most prestigious trophies in women’s tennis, the Billie Jean King Trophy, while the top 8 doubles teams will compete for the Martina Navratilova WTA Finals Doubles Trophy. With a record $7 million in prize money on the line, the round-robin singles competition will be the highlight of a 10-day tennis festival that will also include the WTA Legends Classic, WTA Rising Stars Invitational and a WTA Future Stars event.
Tickets for the general public start at S$16.90 and can be purchased through Sports Hub Tix www.sportshub.com.sg/WTAFinals, the official ticketing partner of the 2015 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. Log on to the WTA Finals website www.wtafinals.com for more information and follow on Twitter (@WTAFinalsSG) and Facebook (facebook.com/WTAFinalsSG).
The current Road to Singapore Singles and Doubles Leaderboards are as follows (as of October 13, 2015). The leaderboards are updated each Monday (every two weeks during Grand Slam events) and can be found at www.wtafinals.com.
Kvitova holds a perfect 3-0 record in WTA finals this year, winning titles at the Mutua Madrid Open, Apia International Sydney and Connecticut Open. The Czech fan-favorite also reached the semifinal at the Shenzhen Open and quarterfinals at the US Open and Internazionali BNL d’Italia - Rome.
Staged at the Singapore Sports Hub from October 23-November 1 in partnership with Lagardère Sports, the 2015 WTA Finals features the top 8 singles players competing for one of the most prestigious trophies in women’s tennis, the Billie Jean King Trophy, while the top 8 doubles teams will compete for the Martina Navratilova WTA Finals Doubles Trophy. With a record $7 million in prize money on the line, the round-robin singles competition will be the highlight of a 10-day tennis festival that will also include the WTA Legends Classic, WTA Rising Stars Invitational and a WTA Future Stars event.
Tickets for the general public start at S$16.90 and can be purchased through Sports Hub Tix www.sportshub.com.sg/WTAFinals, the official ticketing partner of the 2015 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global. Log on to the WTA Finals website www.wtafinals.com for more information and follow on Twitter (@WTAFinalsSG) and Facebook (facebook.com/WTAFinalsSG).
The current Road to Singapore Singles and Doubles Leaderboards are as follows (as of October 13, 2015). The leaderboards are updated each Monday (every two weeks during Grand Slam events) and can be found at www.wtafinals.com.
The leaderboard is updated each Monday (every two weeks during Grand Slam events) and can be found at www.wtafinals.com.
Last year, new milestones were set at the WTA Finals with record highs for attendance, TV viewing and online audiences as fans from around the world traveled to Singapore and tuned in to the exciting 10-day sport entertainment extravaganza showcasing the world’s best female athletes. The event attracted 129,000 spectators, including 93,000 fans who attended matches at the Singapore Sports Hub, through the 10 days of on- and off-court sport and entertainment in the stadium, as well as the fan festival which offered free access to the public.
In 2015, fans and spectators of the WTA Finals can expect the WTA to amplify engagement efforts by building a deeper connection with the fan base, delivering richer, more compelling digital content and creating money-can’t-buy experiences – all in an effort to become the most fan-friendly sport entertainment experience on earth.
Last year, new milestones were set at the WTA Finals with record highs for attendance, TV viewing and online audiences as fans from around the world traveled to Singapore and tuned in to the exciting 10-day sport entertainment extravaganza showcasing the world’s best female athletes. The event attracted 129,000 spectators, including 93,000 fans who attended matches at the Singapore Sports Hub, through the 10 days of on- and off-court sport and entertainment in the stadium, as well as the fan festival which offered free access to the public.
In 2015, fans and spectators of the WTA Finals can expect the WTA to amplify engagement efforts by building a deeper connection with the fan base, delivering richer, more compelling digital content and creating money-can’t-buy experiences – all in an effort to become the most fan-friendly sport entertainment experience on earth.
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