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WTA Forms Council to Revamp Tour Amid Calendar Concerns

2/17/2026

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The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) created a Tour Architecture Council chaired by Jessica Pegula to reform the calendar.
The move follows withdrawals at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, signaling concerns about the tour structure.
WTA chair Valerie Camillo says the schedule must be sustainable amid rising pressures.
The council will propose changes to ranking points and mandatory participation, targeting 2027, with Azarenka and Sakkari contributing.

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The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) created a Tour Architecture Council chaired by Jessica Pegula to reform the calendar.
The move follows withdrawals at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, signaling concerns about the tour structure.
WTA chair Valerie Camillo says the schedule must be sustainable amid rising pressures.
The council will propose changes to ranking points and mandatory participation, targeting 2027, with Azarenka and Sakkari contributing.