WTA News and Gossip 2022

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ash Barty confirms that she will be having herself removed from the WTA rankings for the next cycle,which comes after the Miami Open.
No 2 Iga Swiatek is now in position to take over as the No 1 ranked player.

Ash also said that Iga Swiatek thoroughly deserves to be the next No 1,there is no better person,she's an incredible person.

Iga Swiatek will be the new No 1 she needs to win 'one match' in the Miami event
Iga faces Golubic on Friday in Miami.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ash Barty didnt reveal what her next chapter in her life will be,asking people to be patient with her.
Ash said she had no regrets leaving and has achieved all she wanted in tennis
Ash also said she wanted to spend more time with her family and friends and of course her fiance,Gary,also helping Indigenous communities.

 

[Hoergren]

Well this picture sums up the greatness of Ash - thank you for the way you are and were through your career - you will be missed

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well this picture sums up the greatness of Ash - thank you for the way you are and were through your career - you will be missed

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Well this picture sums up the greatness of Ash - thank you for the way you are and were through your career - you will be missed

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Hoergren

Did you see my message to you earlier
I saw Clara retired in her match in the 3rd set? do you know what the injury was?....thanks

Well this picture sums up the greatness of Ash - thank you for the way you are and were through your career - you will be missed

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[Ellentonboy]

In her press conference in Miami Naomi Osaka said after last weeks incident at IW she has finally seen a therapist.
Naomi said her sister Mari,was concerned and suggested this route may help.

 

[Ellentonboy]

I think what I find alarming about that post is you mentioned Naomi "finally" agreed to see a therapist upon the advice of her sister. What surprises me is that, despite being an adult, no one from her inner circle (parents, coaches, friends) suggested at an earlier time she might need to seek out some kind of help?. She makes her living in the public eye, I find it a bit questionable that only now she is seeing a therapist. She's had issues for awhile now, I would think the thought of getting professional help would have been suggested by someone close to her. I am just saying.........it seems as if an awful lot of time has gone by before it was decided to seek help. That's all, I am not a hater, and I am glad she is getting the help she seems to need.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

I think what I find alarming about that post is you mentioned Naomi "finally" agreed to see a therapist upon the advice of her sister. What surprises me is that, despite being an adult, no one from her inner circle (parents, coaches, friends) suggested at an earlier time she might need to seek out some kind of help?. She makes her living in the public eye, I find it a bit questionable that only now she is seeing a therapist. She's had issues for awhile now, I would think the thought of getting professional help would have been suggested by someone close to her. I am just saying.........it seems as if an awful lot of time has gone by before it was decided to seek help. That's all, I am not a hater, and I am glad she is getting the help she seems to need.

I don’t know that we know who in her camp has made suggestions or not. Maybe it finally came from someone in which she really felt comfortable hearing the need to see a therapist. She has a hard time now opening up, so it isn’t always an easy decision to open yourself up to a stranger. She might have finally reached that point where she is like something has to give.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I don’t know that we know who in her camp has made suggestions or not. Maybe it finally came from someone in which she really felt comfortable hearing the need to see a therapist. She has a hard time now opening up, so it isn’t always an easy decision to open yourself up to a stranger. She might have finally reached that point where she is like something has to give.

I said in my post it was her 'sister Mari,..that made suggestion.,Naomi said in her press conference..she is very close to her sister,she has said that previously many times before

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think what I find alarming about that post is you mentioned Naomi "finally" agreed to see a therapist upon the advice of her sister. What surprises me is that, despite being an adult, no one from her inner circle (parents, coaches, friends) suggested at an earlier time she might need to seek out some kind of help?. She makes her living in the public eye, I find it a bit questionable that only now she is seeing a therapist. She's had issues for awhile now, I would think the thought of getting professional help would have been suggested by someone close to her. I am just saying.........it seems as if an awful lot of time has gone by before it was decided to seek help. That's all, I am not a hater, and I am glad she is getting the help she seems to need.

I would think her sister would be in her inner circle dont you,she is very close to her sister.I am very close to my brother by the way
Lets us give her a break,sometimes people sweep their problems aside and handle them a different way.
I for one am glad she is seeking help.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Serena has chosen an unfortunate moment to go MIA. She really could be taking advantage of this crazy situation right now on the women’s side.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It appears that after nearly six months, Bianca Andreescu is finally looking at a return to tennis.
Bianca has been training at the IMG Academy in Bradenton,Fla.
Bianca is on the entry list for an 500 indoor clay tournament in Stuggart,April 18.

 

[tossip]

Osaka is so annoying with her poor me antics.She seems okay today until some fan says something to trigger her narcissism.She has no personality at all and the void that Serena Venus and pova left is too big. .

 

[Jelenafan]

Serena has chosen an unfortunate moment to go MIA. She really could be taking advantage of this crazy situation right now on the women’s side.

Her and Venus are presenters at this years Academy Awards Sunday where the film “ King Richard” that they are executive producers of is expected to win a Best Actor Oscar for Will Smith who portrays their father. Potentially maybe a few more awards.

Venus and Serena Williams announced as Oscars presenters | Tennis.com

They’ve been supporting King Richard’s Will Smith throughout this awards season, with the biographical drama about their father poised for an Academy Awards sweep.

www.tennis.com

Tennis-wise it might not be the best choice but at the same time, IMO life-wise it’s understandable they chose to be there.

 

[tossip]

Venus and Serena stay winning plus Richard is finally getting his flowers.I think they are moving into another direction careerwise.They will always win ...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Venus and Serena stay winning plus Richard is finally getting his flowers.I think they are moving into another direction careerwise.They will always win ...

I think we will see Serena in the clay season,I knew she would not be playing IW and Miami,Venus has also been on the red capet,promoting the film,together they will be co presenters at the Academy Awards next week.I havent see the film as yet, though people I know say they really enjoyed it.

 

[kskate2]

I think we will see Serena in the clay season,I knew she would not be playing IW and Miami,Venus has also been on the red capet,promoting the film,together they will be co presenters at the Academy Awards next week.I havent see the film as yet, though people I know say they really enjoyed it.

It's good. I think you'll like it. Sheds some new light on things I already knew. Like how Oracene, not Richard fixed Serena's serve

 

[the AntiPusher]

It's good. I think you'll like it. Sheds some new light on things I already knew. Like how Oracene, not Richard fixed Serena's serve

Do you think Sabalenka should hire Oracene to be her serving consultant?

 

[kskate2]

Do you think Sabalenka should hire Oracene to be her serving consultant?

She should hire someone to be her serving coach after she hires someone to fix her head. First things 1st.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

WTA has officially told partners that it's 'maintaining its position' all China events are off for 2022.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Elina Svitolina who has been struggling with a back injury for many months has decided to take some time off the tour,she will miss Fed Cup and a couple of tournaments in Europe.Elina also stated she has been struggling mentally with her homeland of Ukraine under attack from Russia.