Athletistic / Tennis. The world’s second-ranked tennis player, American tennis player Cori Gauff, has explained her departure from Wimbledon 2024. On July 7, in the 1/8 finals, she lost to her compatriot Emma Navarro in two sets (4:6, 3:6).
“I have played so many Grand Slam tournaments where anyone can become a winner. And the ranking is just a number. It is just an advantage, which does not mean you cannot lose. We have already seen how a tournament. Many favorites are eliminated, just like the defending champions lose. The ranking position means nothing.
I feel like fans are disrespectful to low-rated players. The tennis player may not have a good rating, but he has a level. And these tennis players play at Wimbledon for a reason. They deserve their place.
Nothing is easy: no cake walk or anything like that. Tennis is a competitive sport. We all want to win. Before, I was at the bottom of the rankings, when I was underestimated, when I was unknown to everyone. I don’t take my WTA ranking into account when it comes to a match. I approach every match with the most competitive attitude possible, and it doesn’t depend on the rating of my opponent,” Gauff said, according to the Wimbledon press office.
Wimbledon 2024 women’s singles will end in London on July 13. The current winner of the tournament is Czech Marketa Vondrousova. It is worth noting that this time she lost in the first round of the Slam on grass.
Source: Sport
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