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Novak Djokovic’s PTPA thinks the 2023 WTA Finals edition “cast a shadow over the sport of tennis” and called on the WTA to analyze the mistakes that were made so there is a better understanding of what needs to be avoided in the future.
The host location for the 2023 WTA Finals was unknown until September, when the WTA announced that Cancun would host the season-ending tournament. When the players arrived in Cancun, the stadium construction was just getting finished.
Just a day before the start of the WTA Finals, the players had their first hit on the court. After hitting on the court, the players very openly complained that the court conditions were poor. Also, the players weren’t happy at all with Cancun’s rainy and windy weather conditions in this part of the year.
PTPA’s statement on players’ complaints about the 2023 WTA Finals
“The recently concluded WTA Finals not only disappointed players and fans, but also cast a shadow over the sport of tennis and women’s sports in general.
Last week, the PTPA chose to remain silent out of respect for the dedicated players who put in a year of hard work to get there, and the local organizers unfairly…
