The women's professional tennis players compete for $60 million in prize money in 63 events.
The events take place in 35 countries around the world.
The WTA has taken a strong stance against doping:
The Tennis Anti-Doping Program is a comprehensive and internationally recognized drug-testing strategy that applies to all players competing at tournaments sanctioned by the ITF, ATP, and the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour.
The goals of the Tennis Anti-Doping Program are as follows:
1. Maintain the integrity of tennis
2. Protect the health and rights of all tennis players
The goals of the Tennis Anti-Doping Program are as follows:
1. Maintain the integrity of tennis
2. Protect the health and rights of all tennis players
The Tennis Anti-Doping Program maintains a common set of rules and procedures that apply across all levels of tennis. Players are tested for banned substances in accordance with the guidelines of the World Anti-Doping Code (from WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency).
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