The WTA defended the Italian Open's decision to reschedule the women's final between Elena Rybakina and Anhelina Kalinina to 11 p.m (2100 GMT) on a rain-affected Saturday, after former player Rennae Stubbs called the move an 'abomination.'
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 21, 2023 The Italian Open winner Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina and second placed Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina pose with their trophies REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
That meant Rybakina and Kalinina took to the court later in the evening with fewer supporters in the stands after organisers opted not to move the final to Sunday. AnRome organisers did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment but women's tennis governing body the WTA said the driving issue with respect to the scheduling decision was the weather.
"We congratulate both players on a great effort in Rome and wish Anhelina a quick recovery for the upcoming fortnight at Roland Garros and Elena continued success."
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