"They never say same about Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz" - Tennis fans cry sexism after Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka labeled '1-Slam wonders'

Tennis fans were angered by the apparent sexism on display after the likes of Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka were labeled 'one-Slam wonders' while men's tennis stars such as Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev were left out of the discussion. A recent debate on Tennis Channel regarding &quot;one-hit wonders&quot; in tennis has incited a varied range of reactions from users on Twitter. The debate centered on players who have won only one Major title and whether they would be able to add to that tally in the future. Some of the other players mentioned in the debate included Emma Raducanu, Sofia Kenin, and Sloane Stephens.Fans on Twitter were quick to weigh in on the debate, with some defending the players by arguing that they are still young and have plenty of time to improve. &quot;Not this tennis channel. Debating one-hit wonders when most of them are still so young,&quot; an upset fan commented.Ryan@Some1NamedRyannot this tennis channel51720not this tennis channel https://t.co/76dLMgALsNOne user pointed out that Rybakina and Sabalenka should not have been included in the discussion, seeing as they are still defending champions. While Rybakina won the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, Sabalenka lifted her maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open this year.&quot;Seriously last two are literally the reigning champ. Honestly only one is Sloane IMO is not gonna win again but all others have decent chance,&quot; a fan opined.Khurram ali@Khurram80496528@Some1NamedRyan Seriously last two are literally the reigning champ Honestly only one is sloane IMO is not gonna win again but all others have decent chance22@Some1NamedRyan Seriously last two are literally the reigning champ Honestly only one is sloane IMO is not gonna win again but all others have decent chanceMany fans also pointed out that the debate seemed to be focused only on female players, while male players who have won one Major title are rarely labeled as one-hit wonders. For example, Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz are both young players who have won only one Slam so far, the former at the 2022 US Open and the latter at the 2023 edition at Flushing Meadows. &quot;Funny they never say the same about Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz. Almost like there's some sexism involved here,&quot; an angry fan tweeted.liv k@kokinakkis2Funny they never say the same about Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz 🤨🤨🤨 almost like there's some sexism involved here 🤨🤨🤨 twitter.com/some1namedryan…Ryan@Some1NamedRyannot this tennis channel9213not this tennis channel https://t.co/76dLMgALsNFunny they never say the same about Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz 🤨🤨🤨 almost like there's some sexism involved here 🤨🤨🤨 twitter.com/some1namedryan…Here are some more fan reactions:k@keireesti@Some1NamedRyan do they not understand how a one-hit wonder is defined when enough time has passed (and usually their career is over)?82@Some1NamedRyan do they not understand how a one-hit wonder is defined when enough time has passed (and usually their career is over)?MO🎾❤️@Mhamedmine1@Some1NamedRyan Sabalenka and rybakina are still reigning champions 81@Some1NamedRyan Sabalenka and rybakina are still reigning champions 😴😴😴😴Ryan@Some1NamedRyan@rowakina debating one-hit wonders when most of them are still so young101@rowakina debating one-hit wonders when most of them are still so youngMSF of HGHS@MSFofHGHS@Some1NamedRyan Sabalenka and Rybakina literally shouldn’t be here. The way they two of em are playing… it’s them and Iga for the next whole bunch of titles to be claimed. And tbh, Ryba should be a hot favorite for Roland Garros and her title defense… she’s got some real weapons!10@Some1NamedRyan Sabalenka and Rybakina literally shouldn’t be here. The way they two of em are playing… it’s them and Iga for the next whole bunch of titles to be claimed. And tbh, Ryba should be a hot favorite for Roland Garros and her title defense… she’s got some real weapons!Mylushaa@mylushaa@Some1NamedRyan Krejcikova has how many slams in doubles??? Or that doesn't count for them, right?21@Some1NamedRyan Krejcikova has how many slams in doubles??? Or that doesn't count for them, right?Robespierre@brookeabeyerThere is no WAY they’re suggesting Elena and Aryna are one hit wonders………. this is coming from the same channel that consistently refers to those two as being part of the next dominant “big 3.” I swear sometimes they say things just to say things twitter.com/some1namedryan…Ryan@Some1NamedRyannot this tennis channel1720not this tennis channel https://t.co/76dLMgALsNThere is no WAY they’re suggesting Elena and Aryna are one hit wonders………. this is coming from the same channel that consistently refers to those two as being part of the next dominant “big 3.” I swear sometimes they say things just to say things twitter.com/some1namedryan…Bones 🏁@bones_f1@Some1NamedRyan This is so disrespectful towards Krejcikova.. Elena and Aryna are still reigning champions ?!38@Some1NamedRyan This is so disrespectful towards Krejcikova.. Elena and Aryna are still reigning champions ?!TEPPEI IS GOING TO WORLDS@katharineummCalling Krejcikova a one hit wonder when she has a GOLDEN SLAM in doubles I- twitter.com/Some1NamedRyan…Ryan@Some1NamedRyannot this tennis channel721not this tennis channel https://t.co/76dLMgALsNCalling Krejcikova a one hit wonder when she has a GOLDEN SLAM in doubles I- twitter.com/Some1NamedRyan…Robespierre@brookeabeyerThere is no WAY they’re suggesting Elena and Aryna are one hit wonders………. this is coming from the same channel that consistently refers to those two as being part of the next dominant “big 3.” I swear sometimes they say things just to say things twitter.com/some1namedryan…Ryan@Some1NamedRyannot this tennis channel1721not this tennis channel https://t.co/76dLMgALsNThere is no WAY they’re suggesting Elena and Aryna are one hit wonders………. this is coming from the same channel that consistently refers to those two as being part of the next dominant “big 3.” I swear sometimes they say things just to say things twitter.com/some1namedryan…Elena Rybakina wins 2023 Italian Open, claims second WTA 1000 titleInternazionali BNL D'Italia 2023 - Day ThirteenMeanwhile, Elena Rybakina won the 2023 Italian Open on Saturday, defeating Anhelina Kalinina 6-4, 1-0 after the Ukrainian retired midway through the second set. The win marks Rybakina's second WTA 1000 title of the year after she won the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in March.The match was close in the first set, with both players trading breaks of serve. However, Elena Rybakina broke Kalinina's serve in the 10th game to take the set. In the second set, Kalinina was struggling with a leg injury and was forced to retire in the first game.Elena Rybakina has achieved an extraordinary milestone in her career as a result, reaching her highest-ever world ranking of No. 4 following her remarkable triumph in Rome. The Kazakh will next be in action at the French Open, where World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is the defending champion.

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