2024 WTA News & Gossip

[MargaretMcAleer]

Emma Navarro, who lost her opportunity to go to the WTA Finals, as Krejcikova was awarded 8th spot, due to the rule of being a GS champion in 2024, which qualified Krejcikova, has decided not to go to Riyadh as an alternate, official reason, per her agent, that she hasnt fully recovered from a recent virus.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ashyln Kruegar will join Collins, Stearns, Townsend and Dolehide in the USA BJK Cup team competing in the up coming finals in Malga, Spain, as Jessica Pegula has withdrawn

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Belinda Bencic is making her comeback with coach Ian Hughes who previously worked with her between 2017-2018
Benic won her first match back, since September 2023, ( she has been on maternity leave) W75 in Hamburg, she is also representing Swiss at the BJK Cup in 2024

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elena Rybakina's new coach will be Goran Invanisevic, they will start together in the off season

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Diana Shnaider captured her 4th title in the final of the Hong Kong Prudential Tennis Open defeating Katie Boulter 61 62
Shnaider is now No 12 in the live rankings a career high, after her win in Hong Kong

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Victoria Azarenka and her coach Maxime Tchoutakion have parted ways. It would not surprise me if 2025 is the last year on tour for Azarenka, she has been plagued with injuries in 2024, which has affected her playing level, and is currently 35 years old.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Final WTA Top Ten for 2024!

1. Sabalenka 9416
2. Swiatek 8370
3. Gauff 6530
4. Paolini 5344
5. Zheng 5340
6. Rybakina 5171
7. Pegula 4705
8. Navarro 3599
9. Kastakina 3368
10. Krekcikova 3214

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Tennis Channel announces they have removed Jon Wertheim from the air indefinitely after the viral comments made on Friday ( comment from Jon about Babora's high forehead) and on social media she called him out as well.
The network also apologized to the player Barbora Krejcikova, as did Jon Wertheim
This is from Barbora Krejcikova on the matter,
During the WTA finals coverage that focused on my appearance rather than my performance.As an athlete who has dedicated herself to this sport, it was disappointing to see this type of unprofessional commentary. This isnt the first time something like this is happening in the sports world. I've chosen not to speak up, but I believe its time to address the need for respect and professionalism in sports media. These moments distract from the true essence of sport and the dedication all athletes bring to the field.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Karen Muchova has withdrawn from Czech team at the BJK Cup citing ongoing wrist problems,
Will Muchova ever be 100% fit?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The tie between Poland v Span at the BJK Cup which was to be played this afternoon has been postponed to Friday 10.00am due to severe weather approaching Malaga today

 

[the AntiPusher]

Tennis Channel announces they have removed Jon Wertheim from the air indefinitely after the viral comments made on Friday ( comment from Jon about Babora's high forehead) and on social media she called him out as well.
The network also apologized to the player Barbora Krejcikova, as did Jon Wertheim
This is from Barbora Krejcikova on the matter,
During the WTA finals coverage that focused on my appearance rather than my performance.As an athlete who has dedicated herself to this sport, it was disappointing to see this type of unprofessional commentary. This isnt the first time something like this is happening in the sports world. I've chosen not to speak up, but I believe its time to address the need for respect and professionalism in sports media. These moments distract from the true essence of sport and the dedication all athletes bring to the field.

I never cared for John Wertheim.. If a person shows you who they are you should believe them. Overrated as a tennis journalist and there are about 30 folks on this board that has more tennis knowledge than him.