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The 2022 tennis season came to an end. Tennis fans, around the globe, are harvesting good beliefs for the upcoming tennis year. However, the 25-year-old American tennis player Reilly Opelka also joined the fans to harvest a good thought which might benefit a lot of tennis players. What is the biggest wish that won tennis fans’ hearts over?

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The 25-year-old has played in Grand Slam tournaments throughout the entirety of his career, but he has never advanced past the third round. The tennis player, however, is very outspoken about Wimbledon and the sport’s traditions that he is unfamiliar with.

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Tennis fans join in Opelka?s prediction

The Tennis Podcast, on their official Twitter page, shared the biggest question for the upcoming season. It asked Twitter users to share the biggest prediction for the upcoming 2023 season. To that post, Opelka commented, saying, “Everyone will be allowed to play Wimbledon,” with the finger-crossed emoji at the end of the comment. Pointing his prediction towards uplifting the Wimbledon ban on Russian and Bulgarian players, so that the Grand Slam tournament gives every tennis player a clear opportunity to participate and show their skills.

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Feels like for the first time tennis fans are quite happy with the American tennis player’s decision. A fan wrote, “Finally a good take from this man”. While one added that by playing major tournaments players can receive proper points.

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While some fans informed the tennis players to contact the government, “Oh, tell that to the British government Reilly,” and shared their different stands on the Wimbledon decision.

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And a fan wrote, “I hope so or @Wimbledon should be heavily fined and lose their GS status. Blocking people for simply being born in a country is xenophobic. There is no excuse..”

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While a tennis fan agreed with his prediction.

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However, some fans recalled the reason behind this prediction.

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Moreover, before this, back in October, the American tennis player also talked about Wimbledon traditions and how differently he feels about following those traditions.

Opelka takes on Wimbledon traditions

The American sensation has expressed his concern over Wimbledon’s requirement for all-white attire in the past and criticized those who continue to uphold the tradition. He is also quite keen on fashion. The tennis player made it quite obvious that, despite his best efforts, he has come to despise the tradition and Wimbledon. The customs that other sports uphold are not intended for him.

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Additionally, he discussed how the more he became involved in fashion and art, the more he learned to hate conventional tennis knowledge. And provided a tennis example that is both of the same hue and quite comparable in appearance.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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