Tennis pressure today: Barbara Schett-Eagle on mental struggles!

Tennis pressure today: Barbara Schett-Eagle on mental struggles!

The pressure on athletes in tennis is growing immeasurably! Austria's former top player Barbara Schett-Eagle expresses concern about the challenges that players have to overcome today. Enjoyment in sport is often overshadowed by social media, where athletes face insults and even death threats. Schett-Eagle, who was ranked seventh in September 1999, is relieved that she didn't have to start her career in today's "surveillance" environment. As she reports, every moment on the court, even a tantrum over a smashed racket, is quickly carried online and goes viral in a matter of seconds. This constant control leads to enormous stress that not every athlete can handle, and introverts in particular often feel overwhelmed.

The Upper Austria Ladies Linz 2025 – a highlight is coming!

The next WTA 500 tournament starts in Linz in just 101 days! From January 26th to February 2nd, 2025, the Upper Austria Ladies Linz will be in the international spotlight again. The event promises to further increase Upper Austria's tourist and sporting appeal. With a total of 1.1 billion TV households reached worldwide and over 150 countries broadcasting the event, this tournament is considered one of the five most important sporting events in Austria. Advance ticket sales have already begun and organizers are preparing for a spectacular date. Tournament director Sandra Reichel highlights how the upgrade to the WTA 500 category has taken the event to a new level, and the return of numerous top players is also certain. Schett-Eagle himself proudly emphasizes how important it is that Linz serves as a platform where the best talent comes together.

The event also comprehensively promotes women's sports with initiatives such as "1,000 Rackets for 1,000 Girls" and the Women's Sports Symposium, which highlights gender equality in sports. Markus Achleitner, State Councilor for Economics and Sports, reiterates the importance of such sports highlights for Upper Austria and their positive external impact. The integration of wheelchair athletes and the organization as a green event show the organizers' commitment to social responsibility.

While Schett-Eagle enthusiastically follows the development of women's sports and the WTA Tour, it remains to be seen which new stars will be promoted by events like the Upper Austria Ladies Linz. The coming months promise exciting tennis and exciting encounters!

Visit Krone.at for further insight into the challenges facing female gamers today. Also ooetv.at reports in detail about the upcoming highlight in women's tennis, which is putting Linz in the international spotlight.