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Serena is first to book WTA Finals berth

The American player sets a record for being the earliest in a season to qualify for WTA's season-ending event in Singapore

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Lee U-Wen

Lee U-Wen

Published Mon, Jul 6, 2015 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SERENA Williams, the world's top-ranked female tennis player who dominated the BNP Paribas WTA Finals tournament in Singapore last year, will return to the Lion City this October to defend her crown.

    The 33-year-old is the first to qualify for the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) season-ending event, which will be staged once again at the Singapore Sports Hub from Oct 23 to Nov 1.

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