Even after investing $6 million in the stadium for the WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico, the courts were not usable in time. Usually, the courts should have been ready by Thursday this week so that players could get some time to practice in the actual stadium where they will be playing the matches. But since it has not been ready until today, many WTA players were disappointed, including the world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.

Recently, in an interview, Sabalenka shared how this management of the courts has affected her and all the other players who are going to be a part of this tournament.

Aryna Sabalenka shares her disappointment with the courts in Cancun

WTA Finals is one of the biggest tournaments in the women’s tennis calendar. However, this year, the iconic season-ending tournament has been marred by issues. The biggest issue was the under-prepared courts, which highlighted the mismanagement on the part of the authorities. In a recent interview, Sabalenka was asked how the mishap at the venue made her feel.

To this, she answered, “Well, I’m not happy that we couldn’t practice on the match court. I think this is not the level for the WTA Finals. We literally have one hour today to try the stadium. This is something that I’m not happy with. I’m pretty sure the rest of the players are also not happy. We need like three to four days to kind of like adjust to the conditions. But, yeah, we’ll see. But I hope that next year WTA will do a better job.”

Aryna Sabalenka’s frustration is clearly visible in her answer, as she and many other players were not able to practice on the court. And if, even after so much investment, the WTA authorities cannot make the venue playable on time, then everyone can understand the Belarusian star’s frustrations.

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However, despite the confusion with the courts in Mexico, the goal that Sabalenka has set for herself remains unaffected. She still wishes to finish the year as the No.1.

Sabalenka shares her goal of finishing the year at No.1

In a recent interview in China, Aryna Sabalenka shared how she is aiming to finish the year as the number one. She mentioned that it is not just about becoming the world’s number one but also about being able to finish as the year-end No.1. Further, she also shared how it is important to stay in the same position for as long as possible.

Sabalenka has also gotten to know her group at the WTA Finals and that is the Bacalar Group. Along with her, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Maria Sakkari are also in the same group. Do you think Sabalenka will end the year as the world No.1? Let us know in the comments.

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