Claim: The 2014 WTA Finals was the 44th edition of the singles tennis event, which began in 1960.
Evidence: The 2014 WTA Finals was a women 's tennis tournament in Singapore from October 17 to October 26 , 2014 , and was the 44th edition of the singles event and the 39th edition of the doubles competition.
The location and number of players has changed since the first edition in 1972.