In the high-stakes world of professional tennis, players are no strangers to the rigors of competition. But recently, three notable players—Elena Rybakina, Liudmila Samsonova, and Iga Swiatek—have voiced their frustration over tournament scheduling and late-night matches that seem to disregard player well-being. These athletes are shedding light on an issue that needs serious attention.
Elena Rybakina felt “destroyed” by Montreal tournament scheduling
Elena Rybakina was devastated by her experience at the Omnium Banque Nationale in Montreal. Rybakina’s quarterfinal victory against Daria Kasatkina didn’t conclude until 03:00 local time on Saturday. To add insult to injury, her semifinal match against Liudmila Samsonova was delayed due to rain and had to be played on Sunday. As a result, Rybakina’s tournament journey took a toll on her physically and mentally.
“I feel destroyed because of the scheduling and the whole situation,” Rybakina lamented. “Unfortunately, players can’t do much in these situations.” Despite her best efforts to manage her condition, the poor scheduling took its toll, resulting in injuries that affected her performance.
Rybakina placed blame on the WTA for what she saw as inadequate leadership and scheduling decisions.
