Born almost by accident in an Acapulco garden, padel has in fifty years become a global phenomenon that both fascinates and worries tennis. Its meteoric rise is already reshaping the landscape of racket sports.
Conceived as a bold bet to prepare for the post–Big 3 era, the Next Gen Masters has shaken up the codes of modern tennis. A pioneering, visionary tournament, but now in search of an identity.
Currently in the top 30, Marta Kostyuk stated that she does not plan to continue her career until she is 35 and that she will work on several projects after her sports retirement.
Since February 2022 and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Ukrainian sport has been heavily affected by human, structural and economic losses.
Tennis has, of course, not been spared.
While Ukrainian athletes have had to rethink their entire organization, an entire country, behind the scenes, has had to adapt and change its training conditions. This extends all the way to the highest level, where professional players have spoken out, trying as best they can to help their nation.
While sports infrastructure in Ukraine has not escaped the war and has been largely destroyed, the two current top Ukrainian players on the WTA tour have decided to take action.
World No. 26 Marta Kostyuk experienced an up-and-down season. The Ukrainian discussed her change in mindset on court compared to the beginning of her career.
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