Since the Covid years, the WTA calendar has struggled to show a certain stability. By temporarily separating from its historic partner, China, following the Peng Shuai affair, the WTA lost a lot of money and it was sometimes difficult to find tournaments at the end of the season and even to find a good location. for the Masters. The year 2023 is no exception to the rule: the end of the season is far too trying, which gives rise to countless packages for the next meeting, the WTA 1000 in Guadalajara next week.
It’s not easy being a gamer on the circuit WTA lately. The women’s tennis body is having a hard time getting its head above water when it comes to revenue. The separation with China is also one of the reasons for the very different prize money with the men and recently, the WTA receives a lot of criticism regarding the end of season schedule which is a bit in all directions…
A deserted WTA 1000
Next week, the Guadalajara WTA 1000 will take place and its positioning in the calendar means that many top players in the world have already given up. Indeed, after all the withdrawals, the number 1 seed should be Our Jabeur, the 7th in the world. Due to its proximity to the end of theUS Open, Every Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka et Coco Gauff among others have chosen not to resume immediately and we can understand this. Moreover, the Asian tour will start at the same time and some have chosen to travel earlier to get their bearings.
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Travel to the other side of the world in no time
After’US Openthere is therefore plenty to do on the American continent with the San Diego WTA 500 this week and Guadalajara WTA 1000 in Mexico. But then, you will have to travel very far in Asia to compete Tokyo et Beijingthe two biggest events and at the end of October, the best players of the season, those who will qualify for the Masterswill have to travel to… Mexico, to Cancun to compete in the final meeting. So that’s a lot of travel around the world in a short time and certain tournaments, like Guadalajaracould be deserted.
The WTA is short of money
It’s no longer a secret: WTA severely lacking in money. Moreover, the announcement of the location of Masters has caused a lot of talk since the players were finally able to find out about the rental only a few weeks ago. It was therefore Mexico that was chosen somewhat hastily to try to counter Saudi Arabia’s attacks. Moreover, the WTA and theATP could end up joining forces to propose a common financial plan.
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