The WTA has announced that the WTA $125 series has added an event in Cali, Colombia, to the 2013 calendar.The clay court event, known as the Bionaire Cup, will be staged in February 2013, leading into the WTA's International level tournament in Bogotá, Colombia.
The WTA $125 event will offer a total prize fund of $125,000, spread across a 32-player singles main draw, 16-player qualifying draw, and 16-team doubles draw, with the singles champion receiving 160 ranking points.
Peter Johnston, WTA’s Managing Director said: “We are thrilled with the development of our WTA $125 series and excited for Cali, Colombia, to join the WTA family. With three new events in South America scheduled for 2013, the growth of the sport in the continent continues to be a priority for the WTA.”
The WTA plans to further grow the series in 2013, following the successful staging of two WTA $125 tournaments in Chinese Taipei and Pune. The aim is to provide additional playing opportunities for its athletes and showcasing women's tennis in emerging markets.
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