Brisbane International: Aryna Sabalenka says players are 'not protected' over 'insane' tennis schedule

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Tennis Star Aryna Sabalenka Blasts Tennis Authorities Over Insane Schedule

World number one tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has voiced her concerns over the grueling schedule imposed on players, calling it "insane" and saying that authorities are not prioritizing player welfare. The Belarusian ace expressed her frustration during her victory at the Brisbane International tournament.

Sabalenka believes that the current season is too long and intense, with players often struggling with injuries due to excessive playing time. She pointed out that the balls used in tennis tournaments are heavy, making it a significant challenge for players to maintain their physical health.

The WTA Tour has maintained that player welfare is its top priority, but Sabalenka's comments suggest that some players feel otherwise. The 27-year-old Belarusian star plans to skip some events this year to protect her body and will try to manage the schedule better, despite facing penalties for not playing enough mandatory events.

Meanwhile, world number two Iga Swiatek was also penalized for not participating in sufficient WTA 500 events last season. Sabalenka's comments come as the tennis community continues to discuss the balance between player welfare and competition schedules.

In other tournament news, top seeds Elena Rybakina and Cameron Norrie advanced to the next round, while Katie Boulter became the sole British singles winner on Thursday.
 
Ugh, can't believe what's going on with tennis nowadays 🤯. I mean, Sabalenka's right though, 100+ days of non-stop competition is just insane 😩. She needs some time to recover and take care of herself, you know? It's like, we're not asking for much, just a bit more respect from the authorities. And don't even get me started on those heavy balls 🏸... poor players are already struggling with injuries, do they really need that extra stress? 🤦‍♀️.

And I feel bad for Sabalenka, skipping events and facing penalties... it's like, she's trying to prioritize her health, but the system's just not set up to support us 🙄. Swiatek got penalized too, so it's not like she's the only one feeling the squeeze 😬.

The WTA Tour's all about player welfare, but how can they say that when it feels like players are being forced to choose between winning and taking care of themselves? I mean, can't we find a better balance here? 🤔. It's time for some changes, you know?
 
omg is it really that bad? i feel like players have been complaining about this for ages 🤯 i remember watching tennis with my friends in high school and it was always super packed into summer holidays now it's even worse lol 🙄 anyway sabalenka seems like a total sweetheart i love how she's speaking up for herself and other players btw do you think the schedule will change or is it just too convenient to make money from players' injuries 😔
 
omg have you seen the schedule for the tennis players lately? it's literally insane! they gotta play so many tournaments in such a short time 🤯. like sabalenka said, it's not just about winning, but also about taking care of your body. i feel like they should focus on player welfare more instead of trying to cram in as many events as possible 💪. and yeah, the balls are heavy too... that's just one more thing players gotta deal with 😩
 
🤯 I totally get where Aryna Sabalenka's coming from. 6-8 tournaments in a row is just ridiculous! 🏸‍♀️ I mean, have you seen the players' physios on tour? They're like superheroes with their stretchy pants and endless ibuprofen 💊. But seriously, it's time for the WTA to rethink this scheduling madness. Players are human, not robots 😩. We need some downtime between tournaments so we don't burn out entirely 🧘‍♀️. And can we please talk about those heavy balls? That's just asking for injury troubles ⚠️. I'm with Aryna on this one, let's get the balance right and make tennis a bit more sustainable 💪.
 
I don’t usually comment but I think Sabalenka is totally right 🤔. The tennis schedule has been getting crazy lately and it's only a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt 💉. I mean, have you seen those balls they use in the tournaments? They're massive! 🎾 It's like they expect players to be superheroes or something. And don't even get me started on the travel schedule - it's non-stop from one tournament to another 🗺️.

I feel for Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, they're not just talking about their own struggles but also speaking up for all the other players who are going through the same thing. It's time for the tennis authorities to take a step back and rethink the way they're scheduling these events ⏰. Players need time to recover, recharge and be themselves, not just robots on the court 🤖.

It's all about finding that balance between competition and player welfare...and let's hope they figure it out soon 🤞.
 
OMG, I feel her 🤯! The tennis schedule is literally crazy! Like, I get it that we want to see more matches and all that, but our bodies are not made of steel 💪. All those hours on the court take a toll, you know? And those heavy balls are no joke either 😩. It's like they're trying to break us or something 🤯. I'm actually kinda inspired by Aryna for speaking out about this - we need more players standing up for themselves and their health 💁‍♀️. The WTA Tour needs to get its priorities straight, imo 👊
 
Man, tennis is taking it too far 🤯. Aryna's right, the schedule is crazy! I mean, we're talking about people getting hurt over here, not just physically but mentally too. The WTA Tour needs to rethink how they handle player welfare, you feel? It's all about the money and the prestige, but what about taking care of the athletes?

I'm with Aryna on this one 🤝. She's willing to sacrifice some prize money to protect her body, and I think that's a great message for the rest of us to take note of. We need to prioritize player health over the sake of competition. It's not just about winning, it's about being healthy and happy too 💪
 
I totally get why Aryna is so stressed out about the schedule 🤯. I mean, have you seen the amount of travel and matches she has to play in a year? It's crazy! And yeah, the balls used are super heavy, it's like they're designed to wear us down 💪. I'm all for competition and tennis being popular, but at what cost? Player welfare should be way more prioritized than the rankings 🏆. Iga's situation last season is a perfect example of this...I wish she wouldn't have been penalized 🤷‍♀️. Anyways, fingers crossed Aryna figures out a better schedule for herself and we get to see her shine on the court 🌟!
 
Ugh, I mean, I get it, someone's gotta speak up for the players 🤕. But 22 weeks of non-stop tennis? That's just crazy! The WTA needs to seriously re-examine their schedule and prioritize player health over profits 💸. All those heavy balls must be taking a toll on these athletes' bodies... I mean, have you seen some of the injuries they get? It's like, can't we find a way to make tennis more sustainable for our players? 🤔
 
OMG 🤯 I feel so bad for Aryna Sabalenka right now 😔 She's already a world number one, but it's just too much to handle that kind of pressure and schedule stress 💔 I mean, can you imagine having to play like 5 or 6 tournaments in a row with barely any rest? That's just crazy 🤯 And on top of that, she has to deal with heavy balls that are literally beating her body up 😩 It's no wonder she's talking about skipping some events this year and taking care of herself. Player welfare is super important and it's time for the tennis authorities to listen 👂🏼 I hope Sabalenka gets the support she needs from the WTA Tour, because we need more players like her speaking out about these issues 💖
 
omg have you tried those new protein bars they're like 10 bucks a pop but i swear they give me energy for hours 😂 what's with tennis players having to play so much anyway? can't they just take a break and watch some Netflix 🍿 meanwhile sabalenka is all about prioritizing player welfare, good on her!
 
I'm so done with the tennis schedule 🤯 it's just not fair to these athletes. I mean, Aryna Sabalenka is right, 27 years old and she's already feeling like she's going crazy from all the tournaments 🏃‍♀️. And don't even get me started on those heavy balls, they're literally killing us 🤕. It's not just about winning or losing, it's about taking care of your body. I feel bad for players who have to skip events because of injuries, like Katie Boulter did last season 😔. The WTA Tour needs to rethink their schedule and prioritize player welfare over competition ⏰.
 
omg I feel like Aryna Sabalenka is speaking for all of us tennis players 🤯! this schedule is crazy, i mean what's the point of playing 5-6 tournaments in a row if you're just gonna end up injured or burnt out? and those heavy balls aren't helping lol. i've seen so many top players struggle with their physical health because they can't take care of themselves. sabalenka's right to speak up and prioritize player welfare, we need more support from the authorities 🤝. maybe this is a wake-up call for the wta tour to reevaluate their scheduling? fingers crossed 👍
 
omg i feel her 🤯 the schedule in tennis is just ridiculous no wonder players are getting injured left and right all this back and forth between player welfare and competing is super confusing can't they just find a middle ground? 💔 or at least give us more notice when we're gonna be slammed with 3 tournaments in a row lol i get it wta wants to keep the competition fierce but come on 🙄 Sabalenka's decision to skip some events is actually kinda smart maybe if more players do that we can get a better balance here
 
omg i cant believe she's speaking out 🤯 like what kinda schedule is this? its literally insane that they expect players to keep playing nonstop without any recovery time 😩 i feel for her and all other players struggling with injuries, its not fair 🤕 gotta respect Aryna for standing up for herself tho 👏
 
I'm not surprised Aryna Sabalenka is speaking out about this 😕. I mean, have you seen the schedule for some of these tournaments? It's ridiculous! 🤯 One day they're playing a long match, then the next it's another one and you're expected to be at your best without any time to recover. And yeah, those heavy balls are killing the players' bodies 💪🏽... I get where Sabalenka is coming from. She's gotta prioritize her health if she wants to keep competing at that level. Skipping some events might not be the most popular move, but maybe it's necessary for her to take care of herself 🤷‍♀️. The WTA Tour needs to listen and make some changes... or else we're gonna see more players like Sabalenka taking a stand 👊.
 
I'm so frustrated for Aryna Sabalenka, you know? Like, she's literally carrying her body through all those tournaments and it's just insane 🤯. I mean, I get that tennis is a competitive sport, but can't we find a way to make it more player-friendly? It feels like the authorities are so caught up in keeping the competition schedule tight that they're not even considering how it affects our bodies.

And don't even get me started on those heavy balls 🎾😓. I mean, I know they're meant to be hard and all that, but come on! It's like we're being asked to perform acrobatic stunts out there while also trying to recover from the physical toll of playing. Priorities, people!

I'm totally with Aryna on this one - if she wants to skip some events to protect her body, I say go for it 🤗. We need more players speaking up about their needs and advocating for change in the sport. And to the WTA Tour, can you just listen to us for once? 😊
 
omg I feel her 🤯 Aryna Sabalenka is spot on about the schedule being insane lol tennis authorities need to prioritize player welfare ASAP! 27 tournaments in one year is way too much, injuries are just a fact of life and it's ridiculous that players have to choose between competing or taking care of their bodies. like Iga Swiatek got penalized for not playing enough events last season and Aryna is already talking about skipping some this year 🤷‍♀️. I'm all for the WTA Tour making changes, but this needs to happen sooner rather than later. player health should be just as important as winning trophies 💪
 
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