Ashleigh Barty - Better "strange" Wimbledon than none at all
Ashleigh Barty is happy to accept a bubble for the Wimbledon tournament. As long as this can be played.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Apr 30, 2021, 08:41 am
Perhaps it is because Ashleigh Barty comes from Australia: people there have long since got used to the fact that when they re-enter the fifth continent, they have to go into a two-week, strict quarantine. No fun, but obviously necessary from an Australian point of view. Ask ex-professional and Eurosport presenter Babsi Schett, who has already gone through this procedure several times. Or for all those who traveled to Australia at the beginning of the year.
In the light of these restrictions, a bubble at the 2021 Wimbledon tournament looks downright harmless. In any case, finds the world number one Barty. "It's going to be strange, no doubt about it," said Barty after her effortless opening win at the WTA 1000 tournament in Madrid. “But it's better to be a bit strange, to play better at Wimbledon, that's certainly what I prefer. It would be a shame if we weren't able to play this incredible tournament. "
Barty hopes for a little normalcy
Usually most of the players live in privately rented accommodations, with the upcoming edition the participants will be concentrated in a few hotels. Last year, the traditionally third major of a tennis season was canceled due to the corona pandemic, and the financial losses for the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) were covered by an insurance company. In 2021, the game is to be played with a spectator capacity of at least 25 percent.
Ashleigh Barty also hopes that there may be more. “We still have a few months left. Hopefully things will calm down in the UK and if there could be such a thing as normal it would be brilliant for everyone. "