Serena Williams will get more attention this week at Wimbledon than any other player. The 23-time Grand Slam champion continues her comeback from retirement by playing her first singles match since 2022, along with competing in the doubles tournament with her sister, Venus. Earlier this month, Williams played doubles at two grass court events.
However, she still isn’t quite eligible to regain the benefits attached to WTA membership.
Players, however, need to reach certain ranking thresholds to become eligible for WTA membership. For associate membership, with annual dues of $650, players must have earned a WTA singles ranking of 500 or doubles ranking of 175 for one week and played in a minimum of three tour-level tournaments in the previous 12 months. Full membership, with $1,500 in dues, requires higher rankings and more tournament appearances.
Associate members receive five benefits outlined in the 2026 WTA rulebook:
Full membership benefits also include optional disability insurance and the opportunity to vote for or serve as a Players’ Council member, a representative group of eight players who advocate for athletes on the tour.
