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Shenzhen to double WTA Finals prize money to US$14m

Melbourne

THE southern Chinese city of Shenzhen will host the WTA Finals from 2019 for a decade with record prize money of US$14 million for the season-ending event - a move welcomed by the sport's top players.

The elite tournament, which sees the best eight female players battle it out for the Billie Jean King trophy, has previously been held in Singapore.

"It gives me great pleasure to announce that the dynamic city of Shenzhen has been chosen to host the WTA Finals, the WTA's crown jewel season finale,...

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