During the last weeks, The implementation of the WTA Tour called ‘Performance Bye’ has generated a stir in the world of tennis starting from the protagonists. On this occasion, Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1 in the world) broke the silence and joined the debate.
Aryna Sabalenka surpassed the premiere at the WTA 1000 in Beijing. Getty Images
Days ago, Elena Rybakina expressed her annoyance on social media because some colleagues who received this benefit started from the second round of the WTA 500 in Tokyo while she, being better seeded, had to start her campaign in the first round.
This responds to the fact that the ‘Performance Byes’ contemplate the good performance of the tennis players during the previous week and provide the advantage by somehow “raffled” the order of the pre-classification.
This week at the WTA 1000 in Beijing the mechanics were repeated and Aryna Sabalenka spoke on the topic: “We all knew it because they sent us an email but I didn’t understand it. And I don’t understand it. Tennis players who, for playing semi-finals in smaller tournaments, receive a bye in a WTA 1000, I don’t understand it.”
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“You have to earn those byes. For that you have to be consistent with your game, it’s not just about playing well in a tournament. I’m happy for the tennis players who achieved it but it’s unacceptable. I hope it doesn’t happen again.”he continued.
And finally, he closed with a clarification: “It would be understandable if it were from one 1000 to another like from Guadalajara to here. But not 500 to 1000 tournaments.”
2023-10-01 20:09:03
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