“We’re not happy!” Iga Swiatek is ready to lead a revolt against the WTA’s push for increasing the mandatory tournaments to be played

Iga Swiatek, World No. 2, recently advocated for WTA's increasing mandatory tournaments.

“We’re not happy!” Iga Swiatek is ready to lead a revolt against the WTA’s push for increasing the mandatory tournaments to be played

Iga Swiatek (Via Tennis 365)

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek has recently advocated for all the women at the WTA for their increasing mandatory tournaments. Although many prominent players have protested against this, but no action has been taken as of now.

In a recent press interview, Iga reveals her struggles with playing back-to-back tournaments and how much of a strain it is on her body and mind. 

I'm 22 and I’ve played 2 of the most intense seasons in my life, & I already feel like it’s gonna be tough for me to continue for so many years ahead if WTA is gonna go that way to increase the amount of mandatory tournaments.
Iga said this via the Cancun press.
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She further highlighted the concerns of her fellow players and shared a few personal experiences, emphasizing the point. Once WTA implements their increase, the workload will double for all the players, and they might not just handle it. 

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She further added: 

We’re not happy with some things, & we want to change the schedule for next year.

Notably, many female players are protesting against this, and the fans are expecting a reply from the WTA.

Iga Swiatek urges the WTA to be considerate and compromise so everyone can stay happy

The tennis world has encountered a huge problem as women are protesting against the WTA’s increase in mandatory matches. This protest has united all the women in the game, and they are all against this initiative and are opening up to it. She said: 

There are some things that the WTA could change for us without having an impact on the things they already agreed with the tournaments. Hopefully these changes are going to come, & we’re gonna find a compromise where everybody is kind of happy.
Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek (Credits: Tennis.com)

The Polish sensation opens the eyes of many to the WTA’s new initiatives and shares her thoughts about balancing professional and personal lives. Her stance has been backed up by other players who have the same problem.

However, if the WTA finalizes, then the players have no choice but to push themselves to play a few extra tournaments and matches. However, the WTA hasn’t responded to the players yet, and the whole tennis world is awaiting a response.

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