Novak Djokovic ran PTPA lands in Cancun amid WTA Finals chaos, showcases building site stadium

Due to the delay in the construction of the stadium for the WTA Finals, the PTPA, created by Novak Djokovic to defend the rights of tennis players, traveled to assess the poor progress of the stadium hosting the tournament.

The 2023 WTA Finals have become a highly controversial topic in recent days, even before they have officially begun. The tournament is set to start on Sunday, October 29, and it has been surrounded by various controversies, from the late construction of its facilities to the fact that only two training courts are available for the top 8 players of the year.

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Now, another issue has arisen because, as of today, the players should have already been training on the central court. However, they won't be able to do so until Saturday, the day before the tournament begins.

The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) traveled to Cancun to confirm the progress of the tournament's infrastructure, which is still in a deficient state, less than 48 hours before the start of the Finals.

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A delay in the construction works also directly affects the eight tennis players who will be competing in these WTA Finals. Players like Iga Swiatek have had to practice on the hotel's tennis courts where they are staying due to the impossibility of training in a stadium that is still unprepared just five days before the tournament.

This situation has once again stirred up frustration in the world of tennis. It's not the first time the WTA has encountered problems in preparing for the Finals. Last year in Texas, they struggled to generate significant ticket sales, and many matches were played in front of half-empty stands, a fact that raises concerns for an event of this magnitude.

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