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Despite Cancun Fiasco, Serena Williams’ Former Coach Lauds Mexico as Jessica Pegula and Iga Swiatek Feel the ‘Love’

Published 11/07/2023, 5:49 AM EST

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In the world of tennis, the players and their glory is nothing without the support of the fans. The WTA Finals, besides facing a fair share of criticism over the uncomfortable playing conditions for the fans, finally appeared to meet a relevant end. As Iga Swiatek stood face-to-face against Jessica Pegula in a great match, Mexican fans came up in huge numbers to enjoy the match in Cancun, bringing an aura that even Serena Williams‘ ex-coach couldn’t resist.

Former coach Rennae Stubbs took to social media to share her excitement over the situation and gave a surprising call. This left the tennis world eager to know what this call might mean for the future of tennis in Mexico. As the fans cheered their hearts out, Rennae Stubbs’ unexpected announcement powered a scope of exciting developments that could further grow the passion for tennis in the hearts of Mexican supporters.

Serena Williams’ ex-coach Rennae Stubbs shares her excitement over crowd support in Cancun

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The WTA Finals tournament this year, besides facing a pack of controversies throughout, finally saw a satisfying end. As Iga Swiatek stood against Jessica Pegula in a breathtaking match at the WTA Finals, the arena reciprocated an intense vibe. Besides the high possibility of rain, the fans, unbothered by the weather, came along to cheer and be a part of WTA’s most anticipated event finals. Being a great achievement for the whole women’s tennis community that has faced countless hurdles to stand parallel with men’s tennis, former coach Rennae Stubbs couldn’t stop herself from sharing her excitement.

Tennis legend Serena Williams’ ex-coach Rennae Stubbs recently expressed her excitement for the passionate Mexican tennis fans. In a tweet, she highlighted their strong support for the sport and called for more tennis tournaments in Mexico. She mentioned, “Mexico needs a bunch more tournaments! They’re AWESOME supporters of tennis, the Mexican people are the greatest! They love the sport and we should give them more chances to watch it. Just not in the rainy season!”

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Stubbs also couldn’t resist a playful jab at the rainy season in Mexico, hinting that scheduling future tournaments during a drier period might be a good idea. With the match between Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula being a great hit, Iga Swiatek’s recent call for more attention in the arena appears to be heard by Mexico.

Iga Swiatek called for attention at the WTA matches in Cancun

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Iga Swiatek’s call to the Mexican tennis fans did not fall on deaf ears. After her Group Stage match at the WTA Finals, where she expressed her desire to see a full stadium, the Mexican audience responded with overwhelming enthusiasm. She said, “I hope for the next matches we can make the stadium full, because there are many empty seats. Guys, please come and watch our game. We are giving 100% in every match“.

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The empty seats that were once a concern became a thing of the past as Mexican fans turned up in huge numbers to support the tennis stars. Swiatek’s heartfelt call seemed to make an impact on the local fans. They responded well to her call and flocked to the Finals match, creating a memorable atmosphere in the stadium, and making the game a great hit.

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Akshay Kapoor

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Akshay Kapoor is a tennis writer at Essentially Sports. With a commendable experience of around 2 years in sports journalism under his belt, Akshay joined ES with the intention of taking the next step in honing his skills. Born into a family that practically breathes tennis, Akshay spent his early days huddled together with his loved ones, watching the electrifying rallies of the legendary Rafael Nadal.
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Mitali Dey