‘Cake’ Saga Refuses to Leave Tennis as It Haunts Madrid Open Organizers After American Star Jessica Pegula’s Sarcastic Dig Over Their Apology

World No. 3 Jessica Pegula recently expressed dissatisfaction with the Madrid Open organizers on Twitter. She stated that the women’s doubles finalists were unjustly excluded from giving speeches during the trophy ceremony. Pegula, who lost in the finals alongside Coco Gauff, criticized the tournament’s organizers and found their apology to be inadequate. This incident has brought attention to the ongoing issue in tennis, just days after the ‘cake’ saga.

Following the Madrid Open, the organizers received heavy criticism for granting the men’s doubles finalists the opportunity to give speeches while refusing the women’s doubles finalists the same opportunity. After heavy criticism came their way, Jessica Pegula and the other women’s doubles finalists have received an apology from the organizers.

Jessica Pegula shares a cryptic yet sarcastic comment over the latest Madrid Open controversy

It seems that the ‘cake’ saga in the world of tennis is far from over. The Madrid Open organizers had not allowed the women’s doubles finalists to make speeches at the trophy ceremony. American star Jessica Pegula, who lost the women’s doubles final with Coco Gauff, expressed her dissatisfaction with the decision and criticized the organizers. Fans loved the way she replied to the apology letter. Her humor and wit have also brought some levity to a situation that has been mired in controversy and frustration.

Pegula’s sarcastic response to the apology letter has garnered a lot of attention and praise from fans and fellow players alike. The official Twitter handle of The Tennis Letter lauded her dry sense of humor while posting about her interview.

When asked about the letter, Pegula replied, “No, but they sent me an apology letter. The letter made everything okay (smiling).”

It remains to be seen whether the Madrid Open organizers will take concrete steps to address the situation.

Numerous tennis players shared their astonishment over the whole ‘Cake’ saga

The Madrid Open celebrated the birthdays of Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, two tennis superstars who showcased their skills in the tournament. However, the organizers sparked controversy when they presented Alcaraz with a noticeably larger cake than the one given to Sabalenka. This size disparity has been criticized by many prominent figures, including Bianca Andreescu and Victoria Azarenka.

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Despite the backlash, the tournament’s director, Feliciano Lopez, defended their decision. He listed several reasons why Alcaraz received a bigger cake. Lopez reminded fans of the fact that he had just won his match to reach the final and was playing on the center court. Nonetheless, the incident has drawn significant reactions from the entire sporting realm, with both fans and players expressing their disappointment over the treatment of women at the renowned clay court event in Madrid.

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