In 1994, the WTA decided to restrict the number of professional tournaments that teenagers could play at each age. “I wish that the age rules were a little different, because they don’t have any limits on the men’s side,” she said. “That’s what the rule is for, and I don’t think that is this situation. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“I know it has been created in order to protect players, but I don’t think it protects players,” he said. Davenport added that limited tournament play might put added pressure on young players.

Source: New York Times September 11, 2017 02:53 UTC