Iga Świątek caused a storm. Suddenly, a celebrity supported her. “It will sound strange”
once again raised the alarm that the world’s top tennis players play too much and such a tight schedule may end badly for them. Our tennis player’s words caused considerable controversy and discussions about the calendar. However, the leader of the world ranking found an ally in the men’s part of the tour. It is Stefanos Tsitsipas, who openly said: “I am nobody.”
— We deserve a little more rest. People will hate me for this, but it won’t end well for us. We have too many tournaments in the season – Świątek bluntly admitted before the last Grand Slam of the year.
Stefanos Tsitsipas agrees with Iga Świątek
— Such a change in the calendar in itself should not be difficult for those in power. But they have already made many decisions and promised tournament organizers more. They would have to change their mind, and it won’t be that easy for them, because it’s about business. The schedule is very difficult. With a lighter schedule, we could also perform at a higher level, she added.