Swiatek leads players’ surprise as WTA head Portia Archer quits after two years

WTA chief executive appointed only in June 2024Tour needs to find new venue for flagship eventA number of top players on the WTA tour have expressed their surprise at the abrupt decision by its chief executive, Portia Archer, to resign from her role this week after two years at the helm.“I heard literally two minutes ago, so I really don’t know why now and everything,” said Iga Swiatek after winning her first-round match 6-1, 6-2 against Daria Snigur at the Madrid Open. “We always had a good rel...