WTA Finals 2018: Sloane Stephens to make WTA Debut With First Ever Qualification

ST PETERSBURG, FL, USA – Sloane Stephens has qualified for the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore, joining Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber, Naomi Osaka, Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki in the singles field, with two spots remaining. For Stephens, this marks a career first qualification, following an already stellar season after winning her first WTA Premier Mandatory title at the Miami Open. The American players … Continue reading WTA Finals 2018: Sloane Stephens to make WTA Debut With First Ever Qualification

WTA Finals 2018: Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki Book Their Spots at the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced today that Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki have qualified for the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, set to take place from October 21-28, 2018. Kvitova and Wozniacki join Simona Halep, Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka in the singles field, with three more spots left for grabs. Kvitova owns a tour-leading 47 match wins this season … Continue reading WTA Finals 2018: Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki Book Their Spots at the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore

WTA Finals 2018: Naomi Osaka Earns First Ever Qualification at 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global

Japan’s Naomi Osaka has qualified for the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore, taking place from 21st – 28th October2018. She is now the third player to secure her spot and joins Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber in the singles field, with five spots remaining. Osaka has enjoyed a season of firsts in 2018, highlighted by clinching her maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open, defeating … Continue reading WTA Finals 2018: Naomi Osaka Earns First Ever Qualification at 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global

WTA Finals 2018: Doubles Teams of Andrea Sestini Hlavackova/ Barbora Strycova and Elise Mertens/Demi Schuurs Qualify for WTA Finals

Doubles teams Andrea Sestini Hlavackova/Barbora Strycova and Elise Mertens/Demi Schuurs have qualified for the 2018 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global, taking place from 21st – 28th October 2018. The pairings have now become the third and fourth teams to secure their spot, joining Barbora Krejcikova/Katerina Siniakova and Kristina Mladenovic/Timea Babos in Singapore, with four spots remaining. The Top 8 doubles teams will compete … Continue reading WTA Finals 2018: Doubles Teams of Andrea Sestini Hlavackova/ Barbora Strycova and Elise Mertens/Demi Schuurs Qualify for WTA Finals

Jennifer Capriati to Join Blockbuster Roster of WTA Finals Legend Ambassadors Set For Singapore Finale

As the fifth and final edition of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals lands on the horizon, Singapore will welcome twelve iconic WTA figures who will serve as Legend Ambassadors, each supporting the 10-day tennis festival through a comprehensive program of sponsor, media and community engagement activities. Leading the group this year will be the trailblazing Billie Jean King, founder of the WTA. King last visited … Continue reading Jennifer Capriati to Join Blockbuster Roster of WTA Finals Legend Ambassadors Set For Singapore Finale

Still Life: Open Studios by Checkpoint Theatre

Dana Lam is perhaps most famous for being a former President of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE), alongside having published a photobook during the heady GE 2006 days. But did you also know that she’s a trained artist? Once taught by Milenko and Delia Prvacki, Dana has been given the chance of a lifetime: produced by Checkpoint Theatre, Dana will tell the … Continue reading Still Life: Open Studios by Checkpoint Theatre

Tennis legend Martina Hingis kicks off 50-day countdown To Final WTA Finals In Singapore

As the final edition of the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global arrives this October, the tournament welcomed former WTA World No.1 singles and doubles player Martina Hingis, as she arrived in Singapore on Friday to kick-off the tournament’s 50-day countdown with a series of promotional activities and attend the premiere of the WTA Finals documentary GAME. SET. SINGAPORE. at School of the … Continue reading Tennis legend Martina Hingis kicks off 50-day countdown To Final WTA Finals In Singapore

Gear Up For the BNP Paribas WTA Finals with a Special Wimbledon Women’s Finals Viewing Party

The countdown to the last BNP Paribas WTA Finals in Singapore this October has begun, and there’s no better way to serve up a serious dose of hype at the Wimbledon Women’s Finals viewing party happening on 14th July at Harry’s Bar Boat Quay. At the event, not only will tennis fans get to catch the match together, but they’ll be celebrating the summertime in … Continue reading Gear Up For the BNP Paribas WTA Finals with a Special Wimbledon Women’s Finals Viewing Party

Pasar Glamour: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Theatre practitioners Janice Koh, Pam Oei and Petrina Kow are seated wth us at Tanuki Raw at the National Design Centre for lunch. Neither of the three ladies would ever have imagined themselves as businesswomen in the retail sector, but with the roaring success of charity project Pasar Glamour last year, they’ve decided to make a bold return this Mother’s Day weekend with the pre-loved … Continue reading Pasar Glamour: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Review: Thick Beats for Good Girls by Checkpoint Theatre

Pooja Nansi and Jessica Bellamy delve into the history and personal significance of hip hop in a fun and insightful performance. Before we begin, take a moment to think about your favourite hip-hop artist is. Is it Tupac with the deeply emotional and strangely prescient The 7 Day Theory? Could it be pre-Kardashian Kanye West making waves and pushing genre boundaries with 808s & Heartbreak? Or is it … Continue reading Review: Thick Beats for Good Girls by Checkpoint Theatre