Tennis Channel had the best breakdown comparing the percentages to other sports. You figure they'd be happy if they got even a 5-7% increase.
Obviously, the top players aren't starving for money over here but they're mostly fighting for the lower ranked losing R1-R2 players
@nick_bcarter Sheβs been 100% worth the wait. Sheβs been putting the work in. You can see how much faster and stronger she is now. And I think her confidence is returning now sheβs had a solid team over the past few years, especially the recent injection of Petch. Onward & upward.
Wow this is brilliant
Wouldn't mind some version of this being shown at some points as a visual during the live broadcast of a match. Would certainly make the tension more obvious to non-tennis fans.
Sinner 18 points away when Alcaraz was 72. Sinner 1 point away, Alcaraz was 41
However bad you think the Amelie Mauresmo presser was, itβs worse
This is the damage internalised misogyny can do to other women.
And patriarchy always rewards it for its service.
@christophclarey It was pouring with rain Chris. Sabalenka stopped because she couldnβt spot the ball for the serve because rain was getting in her eyes and the umpire agreed and apologised to both players for not calling it earlier.