Aryna Sabalenka, the current WTA No. 2 player, recently made headlines during a press conference where she admitted to not watching much tennis, but when she does, she prefers men’s tennis over women’s. Sabalenka stated that she finds men’s tennis more “interesting” and believes there is more logic to it.
While Sabalenka is entitled to her opinion, her preference for men’s tennis may have surprised some fans and fellow players. As a top competitor in the sport, Sabalenka’s viewpoint could be seen as a form of admiration for her male counterparts, but it also adds an interesting dynamic to her matches against them.
In terms of rankings, Sabalenka’s No. 2 spot is in jeopardy as she has 1,000 points to defend at the upcoming Madrid Masters, where she was victorious last year. On the other hand, Coco Gauff, the current WTA No. 3 player, has fewer points to defend from her third-round finish in Madrid in 2023. This sets up a potential shift in the rankings, with Gauff having a real chance of surpassing Sabalenka and even reaching the No. 1 spot over the summer.
With the tennis world buzzing about Sabalenka’s comments and the upcoming rankings battle between her and Gauff, fans can expect an exciting season ahead filled with intense competition and potential upsets. Stay tuned for more tennis news and analysis as the season progresses.