Kvitova and Pliskova also in use soon
The exhibition fights for currently unemployed tennis professionals are gaining momentum worldwide. The date has already been set in the Czech Republic, and plans are still being made in Australia.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: May 13, 2020, 07:26 pm
In the Czech Republic, tennis players, whether professionals or just amateur athletes, have been able to indulge their passion again since mid-April. Karolina Pliskova made a conversation with Bethanie Mattek-Sands a few days ago at "Tennis United" that the really big stars of the scene might not really feel like standing on the court in the indefinitely tournament-free period no secret. She lacks a bit of motivation, according to the current number three in the world, which has also topped the WTA charts.
Well: If it was only due to missing goals, then Pliskova can count itself lucky. Because one day after the Generali Austrian Pro Series ride in Austria will start, great tennis will also be shown in the Czech Republic as part of a three-day tournament. This should be guaranteed by the continued cast of the event organized by the Czech association: Barbora Strycova, actually on her farewell tour, climber Karolina Muchova, Krystina Pliskova and especially Petra Kvitova can hardly go wrong from a sporting point of view. Or is it?
"I'm looking forward to playing a tournament again after a long time," said two-time Wimbledon winner Kvitova. "I am really curious to know what form we will be without practice."
Ashleigh Barty will also be back at a competition soon. Because also Tennis Australia with the always busy boss Craig Tiley. Barty is not yet completely convinced. “I'm excited to see what Tennis Australia's plans are, but I have to know all the details before I make a decision. But we are fortunate in Australia that tennis in any form can come back soon. ”