ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Valerie Camillo will be the new chair of the WTA Tour and WTA Ventures as of next month, taking over leadership of women's professional tennis .

The WTA announced Camillo's hiring on Tuesday. She will start on Nov. 17, replacing retiring tour chair Steve Simon .

“I’m honored to lead the world’s No. 1 women’s sport at such a pivotal time. The WTA has long been a force for progress, pushing boundaries for athletes and fans alike," Camillo said.

“This is a critical moment for women’s tennis, with important decisions ahead that will shape the future for our players, tournaments, fans and partners," she said.

Camillo serves as a board director for Herschend Family Entertainment and the University of Virginia Athletics Foundation. She previously oversaw busi

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