Paris, France, Oct 1, 2026 (AFP) - WTA reduces 2027 schedule for world's top 50

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2026-10-01

The WTA announced Thursday that it has reduced the number of tournaments that top-ranked players are required to play in 2027. The measure comes in response to recurring criticism about tennis' overloaded schedule. Under the current system, the world's top 50-ranked players are obligated to play the four Grand Slam tournaments, 10 WTA 1000 events and six 500 events each year. In 2027, they will be required to play only four WTA 500 tournaments......

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