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Marketa Vondrousova Becomes Latest WTA Star to Criticize ‘Sad’ Conditions in Cancun

Published 10/30/2023, 9:43 PM EDT

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In Cancun, the highly anticipated WTA Finals have become shrouded in controversy. Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is among those voicing their myriad complaints. Recently, she shared her frustration with an Instagram story. Tennis journalist Jose Morgado echoed her sentiments on Twitter, highlighting the unexpected issues plaguing the prestigious WTA event. What’s behind this surprising turn of events?

High expectations surrounded the WTA Finals in Cancun, as the tournament boasted of a new $6 million stadium. However, the players’ discontent is growing. Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Ons Jabeur have openly expressed their dissatisfaction. Despite the lavish investments, the reality has fallen short, casting a shadow over the WTA’s year-ending competition. What challenges lie ahead for the players, and can these issues be resolved?

Cancun’s WTA court controversy continues as Marketa Vondrousova voices dissatisfaction

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The WTA Finals in Cancun might be a pinnacle event in the tennis calendar, but it seems to be mired in controversy this year. Many top tennis professionals have expressed deep dissatisfaction with the hastily constructed main arena, leaving them scant time to adjust to the Centre Court. Marketa Vondrousova is the latest to join those vocal about such issues. In a recent Instagram story, captured during her match against Iga Swiatek, Vondrousova lamented the circumstances.

Tennis journalist Jose Morgado took note. He shared the breakout Czech star’s video echoing the original caption on X, formerly known as Twitter: “So, so sad for all of us.” He further commented, tagging the tournament’s official page, “Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova uses her Instagram again and joins Sabalenka in critics about the conditions at the @WTAFinals. Shocking to see this in the most important event of the year for the WTA.”

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The WTA Finals in Cancun face player dissatisfaction due to issues like court safety and practice limitations. Top stars, including Aryna Sabalenka, express their concerns, impacting the event’s prestige.

Discontent is rife at the WTA Finals as players’ frustrations cast a shadow on Cancun’s prestigious event

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With the WTA investing millions in a new modular stadium for the event, expectations were high. However, the reality has disappointed many, including Aryna Sabalenka, who voiced her frustration. She expressed concerns about the court’s safety and inconsistency in bounce, whilst also highlighting the lack of practice time.

Elena Rybakina candidly expressed her concerns, emphasizing the struggles faced by everyone and the tardy preparations. Despite trying her best, she believed the quality of the matches suffered. Ons Jabeur, while appreciating the construction team’s efforts, couldn’t ignore the unexpected limitations on court time. Her hope, shared by others, is for an improved experience in future editions of this prestigious tournament.

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These comments are the materializing of months of concerns over the WTA’s adequate preparedness and reflect the sad reality that the organizers have so long denied. Will the principal organizing body of women’s professional tennis finally take accountability? Only time will tell.

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Akshata Aditya Rajmane is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports. Right from her early childhood, Akshata has been a sports enthusiast, following a variety of sports, including badminton, tennis, and soccer. Although she is an ardent fan of the "Big Three", at ES, she is focused on covering the off-court activities of the biggest ATP and WTA stars.
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