In the high-stakes world of professional tennis, players are no strangers to the rigors of competition. But recently, three notable players—Elena Rybakina, Liudmila Samsonova, and Iga Swiatek—have voiced their frustration over tournament scheduling and late-night matches that seem to disregard player well-being. These athletes are shedding light on an issue that needs serious attention.
Elena Rybakina felt “destroyed” by Montreal tournament scheduling
Elena Rybakina was devastated by her experience at the Omnium Banque Nationale in Montreal. Rybakina’s quarterfinal victory against Daria Kasatkina didn’t conclude until 03:00 local time on Saturday. To add insult to injury, her semifinal match against Liudmila Samsonova was delayed due to rain and had to be played on Sunday.