Last Updated: October 31, 2023, 03:30 IST
World primary Aryna Sabalenka mentioned she didn’t really feel secure enjoying on the newly-constructed tennis courts in Cancun, Mexico, the place the season-ending WTA Finals acquired underway on Sunday and put the blame squarely on the WTA.
“I’m happy that I was able to stay focused tonight, overcome the conditions, and play well,” Sabalenka mentioned in an Instagram publish Sunday evening after throttling Maria Sakkari 6-0 6-1 on the opening day of group play.
“I have to say though that I am very disappointed with the WTA and the experience so far at the WTA Finals. As I said in my press conference tonight, as a player I really feel disrespected by the WTA. I think most of us do. This is not the level of organization we expect for the Finals.
“To be honest, I don’t feel safe moving on this court a lot of the time, the bounce is not consistent at all, and we weren’t able to practice on this court until yesterday for the first time. It’s just not acceptable to me with so much on the line and so much at stake.”
Estadio Paradisus was solely completed the weekend earlier than the beginning of the celebrated match, which options the highest eight singles gamers and doubles groups on the planet.
In an e-mail to Reuters, the WTA mentioned it was happy to host the Finals in Cancun for the primary time and that the organizers put an excessive amount of effort into getting the stadium prepared on time.
“The team has worked diligently on an expedited timeline amid weather challenges to ensure the stadium and court meet our strict performance standards,” the WTA mentioned.
“We look forward to this week ahead and playing in front of the energetic fans here in Cancun.”
Sabalenka, who initially raised her issues with the courts in a pre-match interview and once more at her publish match press convention, pressured in her Instagram publish that her difficulty was solely with the WTA.
“I definitely want to show my appreciation for the local tournament organizers, everyone that built the court at the last minute, and everyone that’s working here at the event,” she mentioned.
“I know it’s not their fault and I want them to know, as well as all the Mexican fans, that I love them and appreciate them. I’m very happy to be in Mexico, I’m just upset with the WTA and this situation.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – Reuters)
