Shenzhen's got grand plans for Finals

The arrival of the WTA Finals in Shenzhen this year is a huge milestone for Chinese tennis, with the host city determined to impress by staging a tournament that can compare to the Grand Slams.

From Oct 27 to Nov 3, the cream of the women's game will battle it out at the end-of-season event at Shenzhen Bay Sports Center - and with the prize money doubled this year, organizers hope the Finals will feel more like a major.

Tournament co-director Eddy Liu has announced that a total amount of $14 million will be up for grabs at the 2019 Finals.