Also included in the 2015 calendar is the Hopman Cup, which is organized by the ITF and does not distribute ranking points.

[3] This is the complete schedule of events on the 2015 calendar, with player progression documented from the quarterfinals stage.

[12] Main draw rounds usually give a little less points, but there is no change for the champion (W).

Points for qualifying rounds (Q) have changed in both directions depending on the tournament category.

Following is a list of notable players (winners of a main tour title, and/or part of the WTA rankings top 100 (singles) or (doubles) for at least one week) who announced their retirement from professional tennis, became inactive (after not playing for more than 52 weeks), or were permanently banned from playing, during the 2015 season: Following are notable players who will come back after retirements during the 2015 WTA Tour season: Women's World Tennis circuit|1923]]