CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Iga Swiatek says she and other women's tennis players are more united than in the past as they seek changes on the WTA Tour, including improvements to prioritize the athletes' well-being.
“We are not happy with some things,” Swiatek, a three-time Grand Slam champion who was ranked No.
Some players recently outlined various concerns in a letter to WTA CEO Steve Simon and during two meetings with tour leadership.
Political Cartoons View All 1230 ImagesAmong the topics, Simon wrote, is late-night matches — a growing source of frustration for players.
“I really feel like we — me and the other players, like, Ons (Jabeur), Coco ... and also some players that didn’t qualify for the finals — we’re really, really united, and we think the same way,” Swiatek said.
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