Prize money on offer to women 's tennis stars will be higher than ever in 2013 . The tour has grown from a $ 300,000 purse in 1971 to $ 107 million this year . `` The women who earn significant revenue often fit a specific sociocultural stereotype . '' Ruling of the WTA is celebrating its 40th year of existence in 2013 . Current CEO Stacey Smith has overseen an overhaul of circuit since joining WTA in 2006 .
Prize money on offer to women 's tennis stars will be higher than ever in 2013 . The tour has grown from a $ 300,000 purse in 1971 to $ 107 million this year . Ruling of the WTA is celebrating its 40th year of existence in 2013 . Current CEO Stacey Smith has overseen an overhaul of circuit since joining WTA in 2006 .