Game.
Set. Ladies Night.

THE CENTRALE  ·  NEW YORK CITY  ·  AUGUST 2023

THE WHY

We are on a mission.

Beyond a celebration, this is a nexus where female champions from tennis, fashion, art, business, and more converge. Every woman here has carved a unique path, and when we unite, our collective power amplifies.

The PTPA is dedicated to uniting and mobilizing tennis players in order to create transparency and equity throughout professional tennis.

xx Bethanie & Shilpa

#GameSetLadiesNight

HOST

Bethanie Mattek-Sands

I'm Bethanie Mattek-Sands, a tennis professional on the WTA Tour. With nine Grand Slam titles and an Olympic Gold from the 2016 Rio Games, I've experienced the highs and lows of sports.

Beyond tennis, I've had opportunities to work with ESPN as an analyst and co-host the Tennis United show. While these experiences have enriched my journey, what truly drives me is a concerning statistic: nearly 70% of girls leave sports by age 14.

Motivated by this, I advocate for keeping girls in sports and strive to emphasize the importance of women's health and mental well-being throughout their lives.

HOST

Shilpa Yarlagadda

I'm Shilpa Yarlagadda, the person behind Shiffon Co., a jewelry brand with a purpose, and the Startup Girl Foundation. Some incredible individuals, from Serena Williams to Michelle Obama, have worn our pieces. We've had the chance to collaborate with names like Sarah Flint and the "When We All Vote" initiative.

Recently, we introduced the 1973 Tennis Bracelet to mark a significant milestone for women at the US Open. From this and our earlier 1972 Tennis Pinky Ring, we're directing 19.73% of profits to support women in sports.

Beyond jewelry, I've been fortunate to have our efforts recognized in publications like WSJ and Vogue. Through the Startup Girl Foundation, I hope to make a positive impact on women's lives.

GUEST HOST

Rupi Kaur

Rupi Kaur, a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, burst onto the literary scene with her self-published poetry collection, "milk and honey," in 2014. This was followed by two other #1 global bestsellers: "the sun and her flowers" and "home body." To date, her collections have sold over 11 million copies and been translated into more than 43 languages.

Beyond the page, Kaur ventured into multimedia, self-producing "Rupi Kaur Live," a groundbreaking poetry special which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2021. Kaur’s presence is felt on global stages with her sold-out world tours, blending poetry with a hint of stand-up. Her poetic themes weave through love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity, and migration.

PLAYERS

Players In Attendance

To engage with these players, to support their careers, is to align oneself with the essence of ambition and determination. As they carve their legacies on the court, let's champion their journeys, amplify their stories, and be a part of their pursuit for greatness.

Jessica Pegula

United States

Points
5945
Rank
3

The American World No. 3 reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 2021 Australian Open.

The American World No. 3 reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 2021 Australian Open.

Maria Sakkari

Greece

Points
3585
Rank
8

The powerful 27-year-old Greek player reached two Grand Slam semifinals in 2021 and competes well on all surfaces.

The powerful 27-year-old Greek player reached two Grand Slam semifinals in 2021 and competes well on all surfaces.

Karolina Muchova

Czech Republic

Points
2995
Rank
10

Former World No. 1 and 2016 US Open runner-up, the 30-year-old Czech has one of the best serves in the game.

Former World No. 1 and 2016 US Open runner-up, the 30-year-old Czech has one of the best serves in the game.

Belinda Bencic

Switzerland

Points
2605
Rank
15

The former World No. 4 from Switzerland won Olympic gold in Tokyo. She has solid groundstrokes and net play.

The former World No. 4 from Switzerland won Olympic gold in Tokyo. She has solid groundstrokes and net play.

Madison Keys

United States

Points
2290
Rank
17

The American power hitter was 2017 US Open runner-up and 2018 French Open semifinalist.

The American power hitter was 2017 US Open runner-up and 2018 French Open semifinalist.

Donna Vekic

Croatia

Points
2125
Rank
21

The 26-year-old Croat is coming back strong from injury and reached the 2017 US Open quarterfinals.

The 26-year-old Croat is coming back strong from injury and reached the 2017 US Open quarterfinals.

Anastasia Potapova

Russia

Points
1675
Rank
27

The 21-year-old Russian is steadily improving and won her first WTA title in 2021.

The 21-year-old Russian is steadily improving and won her first WTA title in 2021.

Sorana Cirstea

Romania

Points
1405
Rank
30

The 32-year-old Romanian veteran's best result was reaching the 2021 French Open quarterfinals.

The 32-year-old Romanian veteran's best result was reaching the 2021 French Open quarterfinals.

Danielle Collins

United States

Points
1362
Rank
34

The American reached the 2022 Australian Open final with her aggressive baseline shots.

The American reached the 2022 Australian Open final with her aggressive baseline shots.
INTRODUCING

Our Guest Artists

Introducing our guest artists who will be presenting or performing their work throughout the night.

Radka Leitmeritz

She's a master of her craft and photographs for the most prominent fashion publications like Vogue, Elle and Harper's Bazaar, T-Magazine, Wallpaper, W, Vanity Fair, Variety, Hollywood reporter, Billboard, L’Officiel, Vogue Japan, Vogue PT, Numero, Marie Claire, In Style, New York Magazine and more.

Love or Nothing

Love or Nothing is a DJ, Producer, Songwriter, and Radio Presenter. Classical violinist and guitarist since a young child, she began writing and producing remixes for artists signed to Sony Music and Universal Records early in her career.

Amova Art

Through her art, Sveta Amova encourages us to embrace a more mindful and intentional relationship to the objects in our lives and to recognize the potential for creativity and wonder that exists around us.
Introducing

Partners & Sponsors

Thank you to our incredible partners and sponsors for supporting this special evening.

INTRODUCING

Our F&B Partners

Enjoying the food and drink this evening? We’re humbled to be working with the best in the biz!

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