WTA founder Billie Jean King suggests she finds it funny how certain players often complain about the length of the calendar but then sign up for exhibitions in December, the period that is supposed to be their rest month.
Over the last few seasons, the schedule has been one of the most frequent topics as some absolutely believe that it is time for a change. When it specifically comes to the WTA Tour, Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina have been the two loudest critics of the calendar.
On the ATP Tour, the situation is no different since the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev often complain about it too.
One of the most-frequently made arguments by players is that there is no need for the season to continuing beyond the US Open. And speaking to BBC Sport, King agreed that the season is too long and that it should end after the final Grand Slam of the season. However, that didn’t stop the WTA icon from suggesting that some players are maybe a bit hypocritical and also added that is the reason why it is hard for her to listen to the calendar complaints.
“It’s so interesting how they always complain it’s too much. They’ve been doing this forever by the way – but then they get a month off and they go play exhibitions. I go really? You guys said you needed the rest….
