After taking over as CEO of the WTA on July 29, 2024, Portia Archer was thrust into defending the controversial shift of the WTA Finals to Riyadh, a decision made under her predecessor, Steve Simon.

April 23 - Portia Archer has stepped down from her role as chief executive officer of the WTA less than two years after being appointed, the governing body of elite women's tennis said on Wednesday.

The Women’s Tennis Association announced that chief executive Portia Archer has resigned effective April 20, ending her tenure of less than two years. The departure coincided with the conclusion of ...

WTA CEO Portia Archer (left), Peggy Michel, Assistant Tournament Director (centre) and Iga Swiatek pose for photographs with the WTA Tournament of the Year trophy at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open ...