WTA News and Gossip 2021

[MargaretMcAleer]

Congratulations to Russia winning the 2021 Billie Jean Cup! ,this is their 5th title,defeating Switzerland in both singles rubbers ( Pavs withdrew due to a knee injury).
Daria Kasatkina d Jil Teichmann 62 64
Luidmila Samsonova d Belinda Bencic 36 63 64.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ons Jabeur will not be able to travel to Guadalajara WTA Finals as an alternate.Ons said she needs more time to recover (elbow injury) and prepare for the next season.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Indian Wells,Rabat and Rasmalen points all off.Bianca Andreescu is one player most affected her ranking drops to #46 will be unseeded for AO 2022 if she plays.Johanna Konta has dropped 39 places out of the Top 100 at #112.Venus Williams is now ranked No 314.

Top Ten WTA Rankings as of 8th November,2021.

1. A.Barty
2. A.Sabalenka
3. B.Krejcikova
4. K.Pliskova
5. G.Muguruza
6. M.Sakkari
7. O.Jabeur
8. A.Kontaveit
9. I.Swiatek ^1
10. P.Badosa ^1

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Angelique Kerber and her coach Torben Beltz are parting ways after this 2021 season.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Emma Raducanu to announce Torben Beltz as her new coach.(Kerber announced on Monday they would not be working together in 2022).
It has been confirmed by Emma,Torben Beltz is her new coach.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sofia Kenin reunites with her father Alex as coach after splitting in the spirng,just in time for pre-season training and the AO 2022.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

WTA Statement on Peng Shuai

WTA statement on Peng Shuai just words, but deeds promised if necessary – Open Court

opencourt.ca

 

[Moxie]

WTA Statement on Peng Shuai

WTA statement on Peng Shuai just words, but deeds promised if necessary – Open Court

opencourt.ca

Sorry I didn't see this before, but it is seriously disturbing. The statement from her doesn't seem to have actually come from her, and the WTA is trying to push back, and ask for a real accounting as to her well-being.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sorry I didn't see this before, but it is seriously disturbing. The statement from her doesn't seem to have actually come from her, and the WTA is trying to push back, and ask for a real accounting as to her well-being.

Agree,it is seriously disturbing,even the CEO has issued a statement saying it does not appear it is from Peng,it is probably sent from some Chinese official trying to cover up this incident.

 

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[the AntiPusher]

Very sad story which now has international exposure.

 

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[the AntiPusher]

China exit bans are truly unjustified.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

WTA- Year End Top Ten,

1.A.Barty
2. A.Sabalenka
3.G.Muguruza ^2
4.K.Pliskova
5. B.Krejcikova -2
6.M.Sakkari
7.A.Kontaveit ^1
8.P.Badosa ^2
9.I.Swiatek
10.O.Jabeur -3

 

[tented]

WTA- Year End Top Ten,

1.A.Barty
2. A.Sabalenka
3.G.Muguruza ^2
4.K.Pliskova
5. B.Krejcikova -2
6.M.Sakkari
7.A.Kontaveit ^1
8.P.Badosa ^2
9.I.Swiatek
10.O.Jabeur -3

That was a huge win for Muguruza — getting into the top 4 will help a lot when it comes to the AO draw.

 

[tented]

The WTA cares enough about Peng Shuai to stand up to China. Does anyone else?

 

[the AntiPusher]

The WTA cares enough about Peng Shuai to stand up to China. Does anyone else?

I think it would take someone like Roger's voice and possibly political influence to the public to get a resolution to her situation.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Enough is Enough The WTA should now cut all ties with China and not hold any more tournaments there and also the end of the year WTA Final,the only reason it has not held this year because of COVID outbreaks.Peng Shaui has been missing for 3 weeks and the longer this goes on the longer I feel something dreadful has happen to her.

 

[tented]

I think it would take someone like Roger's voice and possibly political influence to the public to get a resolution to her situation.

It’s going to take the International Olympic Committee threatening to stop the Olympics. China’s leadership would consider anything else white noise, I fear. If the IOC were to threaten them in a manner which brings worldwide attention to this, while also costing them financially, then China would act. But as @MargaretMcAleer states above, I also worry something has already happened to her.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

For anyone who can get Tennis Channel,Jon Weitheim will discuss Peng Shuai's disappearance with WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon.The conversation will take place on Tennis Channel live in the 2pm ET hour,following the ATP Finals doubles match underway now.