Is it just me or is it just really poorly supported? How do they get so many sponsors and create the prize money that they do with such a low turn out. It feels like there are 5 people there. Such good tennis- people are missing out
Well, she is only 19! You are right about the power. I can already picture in my head a match-up between her and Osaka. Will be sth like Serena vs Clijsters
Only problem in China is stadium is not full. Low interest on Tennis (even with most population on Earth) But as you can see, there are great new stadium, great court, high award prices (e.g. Tianjin open vs Linz Open) and most available sponsors. In conclusion, great condition for tennis players and tennis at all means. Other places like Europe or rest has crappy old stadiums, but crowded with fans. That's all I think China is investing for long term, forecasting that by doing so, there will be new tennis fans generation in the future who fills empty chairs in the stadiums. Because China in Tennis thing all begun only since new structure change (2009)
I play tennis. and have to say its a tough sport. emotionally, mentally and physically. she probly just doesn't have the mental strength in check yet. hope she gets there though
goodness me, what an empty stadium. sheesh. I've been saying all year that women's tennis is really good because it's so unpredictable and you don't know who is going to win week to week but what we have seen is players like barty, halep, andreescu and osaka peak, but just not at the same times. Although in China it was great seeing Osaka in tough battles against Andreescu and Barty. We need to see more of these match ups and in the later rounds of the slams in particular. And hopefully in a final, Serena if she makes it will show up.
Yastremska reminds me so much of Dementieva. Hits the the ball incredibly hard and flat and is so good at redirecting the ball. Also has that tendency to just run through the ball instead of doing a deliberate split step likes most players. She still has much to improve on but has a very bright future.
