NY Times · Oct 5, 2015
WTA Names Steve Simon as Chief Executive
Photo Steve Simon received high marks from several players, including Serena Williams. Credit Billie Weiss/Billie Weiss, via BNP Paribas Open, via Associated Press Steve Simon will take over as chief executive of the Women’s Tennis Association.
Since 2004, Simon has run the tournament in Indian Wells, Calif., a joint WTA and ATP event. He replaces Stacey Allaster, who said on Sept. 22 that she was stepping down.
The WTA’s board of directors acted quickly and announced Monday that it had made a unanimous decision.
The WTA released statements from several players praising Simon, including Serena Williams, who returned to Indian Wells in March after a 14-year personal boycott of the tournament.