Tag: Elena Rybakina

Women’s Tour Faces Uphill Battle in ATP-WTA Merger Despite Women’s Tennis Rising in Popularity

As discussions around a potential ATP-WTA merger heat up, the proposal for an 80-20 revenue split in favor of the men’s tour has sent shockwaves through the WTA tennis fan community. The merger, touted as a way to unite the sport and boost its commercial appeal, threatens to overshadow the growing appeal of women’s tennis,…

October 10, 2024
China Open 2024: Top players withdraw as field opens up in Beijing

A number of high-profile players have withdrawn from the China Open 2024, significantly impacting the tournament. The most notable absentee is world No. 1 Iga Świątek, who cited personal reasons for her withdrawal. Other top WTA players who will miss the event include: These withdrawals open up the draw for other contenders apart from Aryna…

September 23, 2024
“Pure conjecture”, Kim Clijsters and Andy Roddick Debate Rybakina’s Weird Situation

Who are we to argue with former American Grand Slam champions? At the center of the discussion is, of course, the WTA Tour’s most enigmatic player, Elena Rybakina. Andy Roddick, alongside fellow tennis legend Kim Clijsters, tackled this topic on his podcast. Rybakina’s situation came up at the 48:43 mark of the Served podcast, released…

September 21, 2024