Morgan Stanley will become the official global partner of the WTA. The multi-year agreement hopes to inspire the next generation of female leaders by focusing and inclusivity and access within sports.

We are so pleased to announce this partnership with Morgan Stanley,. As we collectively strive towards a more diverse and inclusive environment for women and girls, our two organizations look forward to making a difference through community Come Play events on the Hologic WTA Tour and creating content that amplifies this important message.

Micky Lawler, WTA president

Morgan Stanley already sponsors Canadian tennis star, Leylah Fernandez. Last year, Speaking of the partnership, Fernandez said:

As a proud player within the WTA and a brand ambassador for Morgan Stanley, I couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities to combine our collective resources and networks to further lift women up within the game of tennis and show girls that they can make their dreams a reality.

Last year, WTA announced a title sponsorship deal with Hologic.

Marta Kostyuk won her first career title at the ATX Open in Austin when she beat Varvara Gracheva 6-3 7-5 in the final. She will move into the top 40 in rankings after this win. Kostyuk, who is from Ukraine, dedicated the victory to her home country, which is battling against Russia’s invasion.

At the end of the match, Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Varvara Gracheva, who is Russian. Kosttuk also refused to participate in the traditional photoshoot after the final. She has vowed not to shake hands with Russian players on the tour because of Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

Kostyuk beat Anna-Lena Friedsam in the quarterfinals and Daniell Collins in the semifinals. This was the first career final for both Kostyuk and Gracheva.