Maybe it has to do with the fact that Karolina Pliskova felt that she had gone a long way with the Czech selection in the Fed Cup for several decades, in doubt had to play a final towards the end of the year. Pliskova was not always there to take chances for her country, but she had the current number two in the world. In the current year there would be one in Budapest, where after a long break a final tournament will once again be held in the traditional team competition. Already in April, a novelty.

At the moment, however, the tennis world is also looking, and above all, for Sydney, where the men play out the decisive phase of the ATP Cup. The enthusiasm was great in most games, and the Serbian fans in particular created a great atmosphere alongside the home side. No wonder that the WTA is considering starting a similar event. However, as with men, some tournaments would fall victim to this. About this week: Shenzhen, Auckland and Brisbane.

Pliskova is not interested

This is where Karolina Pliskova is involved, last year the Czech won the title - after her semi-final victory including defense against a match point against Naomi Osaka, only Madison Keys is in the way. Pliskova doesn't want to change the status quo, as she put on record after her quarter-final success against Alison Riske. "Well, I've been pretty successful here, so I'd like to keep it as it is," said Pliskova. "I really don't need any new team competitions."

"Of course, something like that could be interesting for the players, for the fans who see more matches, plus the doubles - and countries that play against each other." But the bottom line from Karoline Wozniacki's perspective is: "I think something like that Could be fun. But I'm not interested in it. "