“The actions taken today are intended to redress the wrongs suffered by Shahar Peer, who was victimized by an unjust policy of discrimination by
the UAE,” WTA Tour chairman Larry Scott said.
“These actions are also intended to send a clear message that our Tour will not tolerate discrimination of any kind and that we will never allow this situation to happen again, in the UAE or elsewhere.”
The proceeds of the fine will be used to compensate Peer and her doubles partner Anna-Lena Groenefeld for loss of potential prize money.
Peer will receive 44,250 dollars, an amount equal to the average prize money that she earned per tournament in 2008, adjusted to take into account increased prize money on offer in 2009.
The balance of the 300,000 will be donated “to a charity or charities, to be determined by the tour in consultation with Ms. Peer.”
In addition, the board also demanded that the tournament post a two million-dollar financial performance guarantee by July 1 that several conditions will be met if the event is to be included on the 2010 WTA Tour calendar.
The tournament must provide confirmation of assurances that all players who qualify for the tournament will be allowed to play and will be issued entry visas or permits.