The 2025 preseason tennis players are already working and adjusting their set-up for Australian Open. However, there are debates that come up from time to time, regardless of the time of year.
one of them is the issue of equal pay between men and women. Tennis is one of the most egalitarian sports, something not everyone seems to like.
This is the case of Nikolay Davydenko, who believes that male tennis players “They work three times more than female tennis players at Grand Slams, so it’s not fair to pay them the same to women.”
“In 250, 500, 1000 category tournaments, it is possible. But when talking about Grand Slam tournaments… Five-set matches were not played. Serena Williams won the Grand Slams, losing only 10 games in the tournament. She won 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 without even breaking a sweat or feeling stressed,” declared the former Russian tennis player.
“Male tennis players work three times harder than female tennis players, especially in Grand Slam tournaments. That is why it is not fair to give them the same salary.“added the former world number 3 and 2009 ATP Finals champion.
These statements come at a time when the ATP and WTA circuits are increasingly close.. Both United Cup co-organizers announced Friday that tactical timeouts will be allowed in mixed doubles matches at the next edition of this season-opening event between national teams, a world first for tennis. .
The new rule will allow a player or captain to request a 60-second timeout to consult strategy by ringing a large red bell installed in the courtside equipment area.
The United Cup, in which 18 teams participate, will start the 2025 season from December 27 to January 5 in Perth and Sydney, and will serve as preparation for the Australian Open in Melbourne, the first Grand Slam tournament.
Each team consists of three men and three women, with double-round matches consisting of men’s and women’s singles, as well as often decisive mixed doubles.
Many of the world’s best players have signed up to participate, including Poland’s Iga Swiatek and Germany’s Alexander Zverev.
Source: La Verdad
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