"Thought it was impossible for a tournament to be worse than Rome" as tennis fans weigh into WTA Finals debate after more rain delays wreak havoc

Fans reacted to the suspension of the semifinal match at the WTA Finals between Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.

The problems persist in Cancun during the Finals. The tournament has not provided the best conditions for the tennis players due to delays in court construction and the preparation of the infrastructure.

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Moreover, difficult weather conditions have added to the issues, with strong winds during the matches and constant interruptions and suspensions of games due to rain. It's worth noting that the central court does not have a roof.

Fans have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction, particularly after the recent suspension of the semifinal match between Swiatek and Sabalenka, which also led to the postponement of the final to Monday.

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Additionally, the doubles match between Coco Gauff/Jessica Pegula and Laura Siegemund/Vera Zvonareva also had to wait an extra day to conclude, with the German-Russian duo emerging victorious.

"Thought it was impossible for a tournament to be worse than Rome, WTA Finals said hold my beer"

"So much at stake in this match for both Aryna and Iga, unbelievable sh*tshow."

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So much at stake in this match for both Aryna and Iga, unbelievable shitshow

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"Anyway I need Steve Simon to be apologizing in a downtown Los Angeles hotel on this fairly ugly carpet," some fan tweeted.

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anyway I need Steve Simon to be apologising in a downtown Los Angeles hotel on this fairly ugly carpet

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"Top world tennis players sitting on court covered in towels hiding from the rain. F***ing ridiculous. WTA you’ll pay for your crimes," the fan said.

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Top world tennis players sitting on court covered in towels hiding from the rain. Fucking ridiculous. WTA you’ll pay for your crimes

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"I thought it was impossible for a tournament to be worse than Rome this year but the WTA Finals really said hold my beer," the fan stated.

“#WTAFinals Play has been cancelled for tonight. @WTAFinals @WTA did an incredible job to choose the location this year 👏 Unfair to players, spectators, ball kids and all staff involved. @TennisChannel”

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#WTAFinals Play has been cancelled for tonight. @WTAFinals @WTA did an incredible job to choose the location this year 👏 Unfair to players, spectators, ball kids and all staff involved. @TennisChannel

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“This schedule shows how you completely disregard doubles players. Jessica is set to play the singles final tomorrow and she may have to play 3 matches today? How is that okay towards her?”

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This schedule shows how you completely disregard doubles players. Jessica is set to play the singles final tomorrow and she may have to play 3 matches today? How is that okay towards her?

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