Aryna Sabalenka: Criticism of the late withdrawal from Dubai is “ridiculous”

“It is very sad to see tournament directors and tournaments not protecting us as players. They only care about their own interests.” [sales]about their heroism and that’s all.

“I’m not sure if I want to go there after his comment. It’s too much for me.”

Sabalenka won the Indian Wells title on Sunday, her first tournament since losing the Australian Open final last January.

“At the start of this season, we decided… to prioritize my health and make sure there are some small gaps in the schedule where I can reset, recharge my energy, work and prepare better for bigger tournaments,” said Sabalenka, who will try to defend her title at the Miami Open this week.

“I feel like scheduling has gone crazy and that’s why you see so many players injured, always registered and not having the best games because it’s almost impossible.”

American Coco Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion, said: “Iga and Arina have played that tournament many times and it was not personal for her.

“It’s hard. We’re trying our best to get the calendar up and running. I completely understand why she felt that way because the feedback wasn’t necessary.”

Players have regularly expressed concerns about the crowded tennis calendar, which spans across 11 months of the year for top players.