Scott Lets The Cat Out Of The Bag With Public Statement Of Desire To Relocate Year-End Event

AEG President Tim Leiweke was blindsided last night when he was told that WTA Tour CEO Larry Scott said publicly that next year is likely to be the last time the season-ending Bank of America WTA Tour Championships will be held at Staples Center. Leiweke acknowledged that talks have occurred regarding the future of the event, but he added, "That was a private conversation." Selling tickets has already proved to be challenging in the L.A. market, and Leiweke is concerned that the event's lame duck status would only make things more difficult.

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