Anett Kontaveit's potentially final match of her career has been rescheduled for Court 6, where NO SEATING is available (only a few rows to stand and watch).
"Can't think of anything more disrespectful": Anett Kontaveit's career likely set for unfortunate end at Wimbledon on court with no seats
Tennis NewsTuesday, 04 July 2023 at 13:45
With certain matches being shifted due to rain delays to today's schedule, one which was moved up courts but not ina good way was Anett Kontaveit who will end her career at Wimbledon.
Persistent back issues have plagued the Estonian who last year was second seed at Wimbledon and it will be an unfortunate end for the 27-year-old.
While she is being filmed for Break Point, only TV cameras will likely see the match with little standing room on Court Six and no seats available.
She will play Lucrezia Stefanini and while it is plausible that she could play again in the second round, a defeat could see it all end with no fanfare.
"Can't think of anything more disrespectful honestly," a fan tweeted who also shared the news that it was a court without seats.
"Anett Kontaveit being shafted to Court 6 for her potential retirement match… Of all the decisions to make with tomorrow’s schedule, that may have been the worst possible," journalist Yasmin Syed tweeted.
Another tweeted: "An outrageous slight to a terrific athlete, and a big disservice to tomorrow’s spectators."
Further fans pointed out her record and being at the top little over a year ago. "Finalist in WTA finals, former WTA n2, 11 titles… retiring just at 27 because of an injury and playing in a court with no crowd in her possibly last match. This is a disgrace, haven’t seen so much disrespect from a long ago. Elegance is not simply cutting a lawn well."
It is also plausible that the match won't be played at all today or with interruptions, it is scheduled for 14:00 CET, but rain is forecast and initial play is already suspended on early courts finishing off games from yesterday.
But the point still remains of the lack of respect seemingly for the Estonian and her achievements.
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