Kiu said:
GameSetAndMath said:
This is a scam. How can somebody be awarded points for losing a match? and that too large
amounts.
It's 70 points for each match, not too bad. I guess if they awarded 40-50 you wouldn't call it a scam?!
This is WTA friend, they set their own rules, don't you tell us what those
men do over at ATP.
:ras:
What about $50,000 for alternates? They don't even play.
But it's a very exclusive club, only 10 are invited!
I am not saying WTA should follow the same rules as ATP. For example, I am not
an advocate of women playing 5 set matches in grand slams. However, the idea of
giving 70 points for losing a match in WTAF is something that I find extremely unpalatable.
So, Genie won 210 points by losing all three of her matches in WTAF this year. That is
actually 30 points more that what a finalist gets in WTA international series events.
I understand that this is an exclusive club, but the reward should be limited
to getting extra points by winning matches (note that they already have
an advantage as only they are allowed to count points from 17th tournament)
and getting money for participating/playing.
I am in favor of alternates getting money without even playing. This is because,
alternates are needed for the success of the event and if you don't pay them why
should they just come and hang around at the site of the finals.