More and more WTA players are peaking in their late 20s and 30s, and the presence of professionals competing into their 40s feels like just the beginning of a trend that will gain momentum in the coming years. The landscape of women’s tennis is changing! Tomorrow in Dubai, we’ll witness one of the most striking examples of this generational shift: 41-year-old Vera Zvonareva will face 16-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic in the semifinals of a W100 ITF event.
The former world No. 2 Zvonareva has made a surprising return to action this week in the United Arab Emirates, entering the tournament as a wildcard.