"She has unlimited wildcards, and she has millions of dollars": Wild claim as Alexandra Stevenson sees Wozniacki and Venus Williams longevity down to money
WTAThursday, 28 September 2023 at 23:00
Former
top-20 tennis player Alexandra Stevenson suggested that the careers of Caroline
Wozniacki and Venus Williams have been extended due to their financial
stability.
Tennis
players Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki continue to compete on the WTA
Tour despite their many years in the sport. In Wozniacki's case, she retired
three and a half years ago but returned to competition this season, despite her
time away from the game and having had two children in the meantime.
As for
Venus Williams, at the age of 42, she has continued to compete in a few
tournaments each year, even though she dropped out of the top 100 in 2021 and
hasn't achieved significant results lately. The 7-time Grand Slam champion has
also mentioned that she plans to continue playing for a few more years before
retiring.
Former
tennis star Alexandra Stevenson, who is American, recently participated in an
interview on the Match Point Canada podcast hosted by Ben Lewis and Mike
McIntyre. During the interview, Stevenson was asked about her retirement in
2018 and her inability to extend her career further.
Former
world No. 17 Stevenson responded that she lacked the financial resources to
sustain her career and afford a team to support her in competing at the highest
level:
"I
knew I had to build a team but I did not have the finances, and that's
something people don't realize, you need the finances," Alexandra
Stevenson said.
Stevenson,
who is currently 42 years old, mentioned both former world No. 1 players,
Wozniacki and Williams, as examples of athletes who have been able to extend
their careers due to their financial stability.
"So,
Caroline Wozniacki coming back, that's a total different situation. She was
(ranked) 1 in the world, she has unlimited wildcards, and she has millions of
dollars. So she has the finances to do that, Venus (Williams) has the finances
to do that," Stevenson added.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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