WTA Tour chief executive Stacey Allaster will step down from her role next month, the organisation has announced.
Allaster joined the WTA in 2006 as its president and was promoted to her current role three years later.
Under her leadership, the WTA won its fight for equal prize money and saw a significant increase in global contract revenues.
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Allaster, who will leave her role on October 2, said: “It’s been a privilege to lead the organisation that Billie Jean King founded and to have worked with the world’s best female athletes, dedicated tournament promoters and passionate and professional WTA team members.
“For 25 years I have dedicated my professional life to the sport and I’m proud of the work I leave behind.”
The WTA says the process of securing a replacement for Allaster as chief executive is “under way”.
So proud of Stacey Allaster and the foundation for growth and greatness she has built at the #WTA. Thank you for leading and inspiring us
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 22, 2015
Thank you for everything you achieved for us Stacey. Wishing you all the best and enjoy the time with your family #tennisfamily
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) September 22, 2015
Congratulations to Stacey Allaster for a job well done at the #WTA – and now you can relax:). Thanks for your hard work and passion:)
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 22, 2015
