The women's tennis tour defended the court built for the WTA Finals as meeting its "strict performance standards" after top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka called the conditions at the season-ending championship "another level of disrespect".2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina said the court was "not good"
At least two of the eight singles players at the event took issue with the temporary outdoor hard court in Cancún, including that it was not ready earlier to allow for more practice time before the competition. The venue for this year's WTA Finals was not announced until last month, under a one-year agreement with Cancún.
"The team has worked diligently on an expedited timeline amid weather challenges to ensure the stadium and court meet our strict performance standards."TwitterEurope's last dictator celebrated this young tennis star.