Iga Swiatek, the current world number one, has been awarded the WTA Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. At 22, she becomes the first player since Serena Williams (2012-2015) to achieve this feat. Swiatek's remarkable year included successfully defending her French Open title in June, securing her fourth Grand Slam victory. She capped off the season by clinching the WTA Finals for the first time, enabling her to reclaim the top spot and surpass Aryna Sabalenka.
Steve Simon will step down from his position as chief executive of the WTA Tour, transitioning to the role of executive chairman once his successor is appointed. The decision to split the roles, which he has held since 2015, aims to enhance focus on the WTA's objectives.