Not great to pay 150 to 300 euros for… this
Tennis fans at Roland Garros left empty handed with Rybakina withdrawal and Swiatek double bagel meaning swift end to expensive afternoon session
WTASaturday, 03 June 2023 at 22:00
Ticket prices at grand slams such as Roland Garros (French Open) are rather high and today's slate on Phillipe Chatrier wasn't that spectacular, probably not worth the money.
It was supposed to be a great one with the first match between Rybakina and Sorribes Tormo promising to be a long one. The Spaniard likes to extend rallies and matches however this match wasn't long because it never took place. Moments before the players were supposed to take to the courts, the Kazakh player pulled out of the event due to an illness.
The next match was a pretty solid one between Rune and Olivier but it wasn't particularly competitive and lasted just two hours. Rune dominated the match and advanced. Iga Swiatek took to the courts next and she absolutely crushed her opponent with two bagels. The match lasted only 51 minutes which again wasn't that great.
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In the end, you ended up paying 150 to 300 euros for about 3 hours of tennis which isn't ideal for the fans. Not much that the organizers can do about it but just an overall unideal situation for all.
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mandoist16-09-2024 - No offence, Mr. Lloyd, but where have you been the past two years?? How long have you been a tennis fan? This 'article' may be informative for newbies or fair-weather tennis observers but the majority of fans know the root of the multiple issues within WTA. The #1 issue being the subject of health & well-being which has been (or has attempted to be) addressed with the WTA Elitist council members last season. WTA was extremely dismissive of players' concerns and opposed to such a meeting. Eventually giving-in due to publicity and allowed selective players only -- no rep's, no medical personnel, and no team members. The meeting was a farce as WTA soon after that released an even more hectic schedule... with mandatory tourneys! Guess they weren't taking notes?? BTW: There is a lot missing from this piece concerning "withdrawals". No writer has yet taken the jump to get behind the scenes and dig at the problems -- obvious organizational problems. IMO, the top two issues are WTA's lack of proper attention to health & well-being of its Money-Makers; and Financial Greed. Tip to Mr. Lloyd: there is no "snubbing" when these players withdraw. These women have to take such measures as withdrawing from a tourney, and occasional time-off from the circuit, to protect themselves -- because WTA refuses to take any measures at all (although not allowing matches until sunrise is a start). Surely you can do better than point fingers at players. The finger-pointing should be directed entirely at WTA (and ATP). Be a true journalist, Mr. Lloyd, and research them!!mandoist16-09-2024
- Uh-oh.... Now Raducanu is being forced to compete! Let's see who withdraws next... I wonder??mandoist15-09-2024
- And this is such a shock to WTA?? How many times are they (WTA & ATP) going to keep stepping in their own s*** ???mandoist15-09-2024
- They can go down together!mandoist15-09-2024
