Is the charm of current WTA players losing its grip on tennis fans? The Italian Tennis Federation raises a red flag as they voice concerns about declining spectator interest. Dive into the gripping tale of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and unravel the enigma behind this unsettling trend.
Amidst the cake-gate and silent trophy ceremony at the Madrid Open, the controversy surrounding WTA players has spilled over to the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Adding fuel to the fire, the Rome tournament raised eyebrows by commencing the women’s singles final at the perplexing hour of 11 pm. This decision left both fans and players in agony, but the drama didn’t end there. Angelo Binaghi, the president of the Italian Tennis Federation, commented on the excessive scheduling of women’s matches on center court, which prompted the crowd to flock to smaller courts, leading to overcrowding and security issues.
The Italian Open, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments, features top players from all over the world. However, it looks like the current WTA players, including the world No.1 Iga Swiatek, don’t seem to attract enough spectators. They simply don’t…
