WTA Announces 2027 Schedule Reduction for Top Players

The WTA has announced a reduction in the number of required tournaments for the top 50 players in 2027. Beginning that year, players will only be required to compete in four WTA 500 tournaments, down from six. This change was confirmed in a statement released by the women's tour on Thursday.

In other tennis news, Coco Gauff's mother, Candi Gauff, extended her support to her daughter following Gauff's criticisms of those questioning athletes' social media activities. The young player recently spoke out against such scrutiny after her semifinal loss to Elena Rybakina at the US Open on September 9.

Additionally, Novak Djokovic secured his first win since the Wimbledon quarterfinals by defeating Nuno Borges at the China Open, while Aryna Sabalenka commented on her surprising performance during the US Open. Naomi Osaka is also preparing for her sixth appearance at the China Open.