Background Information
The BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global is the In addition, the Fan Zone – located at the OCBC Square – will feature season-ending crown jewel of the WTA circuit where the top 8 tennis plenty of fun interactive games, sport challenges, and star-studded singles players and doubles teams in the world descend on Singapore tennis appearances that will appeal to fans and families, young and from 23 October to 1 November 2015 to compete for record prize old. money of US$7 million. A series of business events will also take place throughout the Into its second year, the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented 10-day festival to provide ample networking opportunities for the by SC Global sees the sporting extravaganza extended from seven to business community and enhance industry capabilities. The Racquet eight days during the same 10-day event time-frame. Centre Court Club, a world-class hospitality pavilion built next to the Singapore will be hosted at the Singapore Indoor Stadium within the iconic $1.3 Indoor Stadium, offers the perfect platform to host valued clients or billion state-of-the-art Singapore Sports Hub. stakeholders and reward them with a luxurious tennis experience comprising five-star dining, free-flow beverage, networking Players of the WTA circuit collect points from various competitive opportunities, and thrilling tennis action on Centre Court. tournaments throughout the year on the Road to Singapore Leaderboard as the Top 8 singles players vie for one of the most 2015 will also see an enhanced entertainment programme with prestigious trophies in women’s tennis, the Billie Jean King Trophy, the first ever “Singapore Tennis Evening at Marina Bay Sands” on while their Top 8 doubles counterparts will also play in a similar Round 30 October that celebrates the annual achievements of the best Robin format as they compete for the Martina Narvatilova WTA Finals women’s tennis players in the world; the event will feature a concert Doubles Trophy. Players of the WTA circuit collect points from various performance by Paloma Faith, double platinum UK artiste and winner competitive tournaments throughout the year for a chance to qualify of the British Female Solo Artist at the 2015 Brit Awards. A cocktail for the WTA Finals in Singapore. At the end of the Road to Singapore soiree for private guests of the tennis family kicks off the evening’s season, the Top 8 singles players will compete for the Billie Jean King programme of glitz, glamour and tennis, which then moves to the trophy – one of the most prestigious trophies in women’s tennis – iconic MasterCard theatres within Marina Bay Sands for “The Show while the Top 8 doubles players will also play in a similar Round Robin featuring Paloma Faith” – a star-studded awards and entertainment format to win the Martina Navratilova WTA Finals Doubles Trophy. spectacle, where fans can see both the royalty of women’s tennis along with the show-woman extraordinaire that Pharrell Williams and This year, fans will get closer to the action than ever before. John Legend have produced for, Paloma Faith. Scheduled player practice sessions offer fans the opportunity to watch their favourite stars up-close at the OCBC Arena; they can This 10-day star-studded extravaganza of edge-of-your-seat sporting also catch a glimpse of future tennis stars at the WTA Rising Stars action promises to keep fans entertained throughout the duration of Exhibition during the opening weekend (23-25 October 2015). the tournament.
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Fan Zone Welcome back the Fan Zone with more WTA player fan OCBC Square 23 October to Free engagements and exciting tennis-themed activities to 1 November keep all entertained
Player Practice Sessions Discover the preparation secrets behind the elite OCBC Arena 23 Octoberto Admission will be free of charge during performances during scheduled practice sessions 1 November the Fan Festival weekend. Admission thereafter is by valid same- day match tickets or gold-coin donations
WTA Legends Classic Join WTA Finals Official Legend Ambassador, Martina Centre Court 27 October to Standard session charges apply Navratilova, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and other WTA 29 October Purchase from greats as they compete in the WTA Legends Classic http://sportshubtix.com.sg
WTA Rising Stars Tournament WTA Rising Stars Invitational: Asia will take on the rest of OCBC Arena and 22 October to Free the world in a clash of emerging WTA stars Centre Court 25 October
Public Draw Ceremonies Catch the glamour and glitz of the world’s best singles Marina Bay Sands 23 October Free presented by Marina Bay Sands players and doubles teams as they determine their match up in front of a live audience at the world-renowned Marina Bay Sands
Racquet Club As the official hospitality programme of the BNP Paribas Singapore Indoor 23 October to Purchase from WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, the Racquet Stadium 1 November http://racquetclub.sg Club is the premier client engagement platform to wine, dine and network before soaking up the thrilling tennis action on Centre Court
Tennis Coaches Conference Learn what makes an elite professional athlete tick from Conrad Centennial, 26 October to $250 the individuals behind the scene. Key-note speakers will Singapore 27 October Purchase from feature Martina Navratilova, Carlos Alberto Kirmayr and http://wtafinals.cvent.com/ Kathy Martin coachesconference2015
Ladies Day at the Tennis Step out in style for a glamorous champagne brunch Racquet Club 28 October $399 per ticket while engaging with two exceptional women – WTA CEO $699 for two Stacey Allaster and WTA Legend Martina Navratilova – who have blazed a trail for women in sport and business. Purchase tickets from Follow that up with premium tickets to watch the world’s http://racquetclub.sg/ladies-day top female tennis players compete in a Double and Singles Round Robin match
Singapore Tennis Evening at Stars and glitter come together to celebrate the best Marina Bay Sands 30 October Purchase from Marina Bay Sands women’s tennis players in the world during the BNP http://sportshubtix.com.sg Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global – with a special concert by Paloma Faith Key facts
Official Name: BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global
About: The finale of the WTA calendar where the top eight singles players and doubles teams in the world battle for one of tennis’ most prestigious prize
Official Website: www.WTAFinals.com
Ticketing Website: www.sportshub.com.sg/WTAFinals
Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WTAFinalsSG)
Twitter (@WTAFinalsSG)
Defending Champions: Serena Williams (Singles), Cara Black and Sania Mirza (Doubles)
Hashtag: #wtafinals
Dates: 23 October – 1 November 2015
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub
WTA Finals Legend 59-time Grand Slam winner Martina Navratilova Ambassador:
WTA Finals Ambassadors: 18-time Grand Slam singles winner Chris Evert and Former French Open and Australian Open Champion Li Na
Key Locations: By the Numbers
Duration of the 2015 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore Serena5X Williams has won the WTA days presented by SC Global Finals, tying her with Steffi Graf for “Most Number of WTA Finals titles” 10 won 45th 129,000 Fans Edition of the Attended the 2014 WTA Finals through various activities and events WTA Finals in 2015
Number of days before Serena Williams qualified days for the 2015 WTA Finals, 300+Volunteers supporting the 109 a new record WTA Finals
Lorenzo Ball Kids at the 2014 WTA Finals Schools 42 21 visited throughout 2014
2,900 Official tournament room nights booked
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