2013 WTA Tour Championships
The 2013 WTA Tour Championships was a women's tennis tournament at Istanbul, Turkey from 22 to 27 October 2013. It was the 43rd edition of the singles event and the 38th edition of the doubles competition. The tournament, held at the Sinan Erdem Dome, was contested by eight singles players and four doubles teams. It was the larger of two season-ending championships on the 2013 WTA Tour.
Sinan Erdem Dome hosted the WTA Championships for the second time in 2012.
Serena Williams won her second French Open title in 2013.
Victoria Azarenka successfully defended her Australian Open title in 2013.
Maria Sharapova reached her second French Open final in 2013.
The Sinan Erdem Dome, formerly known as the Ataköy Dome, is a multi-purpose indoor arena that is located in Ataköy, Bakırköy, Istanbul on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey.
Sinan Erdem Dome
The venue during 2010 FIBA World Championship opening ceremony.