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McEnroe: Top teen boy beats women's #1 Sabalenka
6 Apr
Summary
- Patrick McEnroe believes a top 17-year-old boy could defeat Aryna Sabalenka.
- McEnroe clarified his remarks were not to disrespect women's tennis.
- Comparisons between men's and women's tennis involve more than speed.
Patrick McEnroe has reignited the discussion about the perceived differences in skill levels between men's and women's professional tennis. During a recent appearance on the Holding Court podcast, McEnroe posited that a top junior male player, specifically a 17-year-old, would likely defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 6-1, 6-1.
McEnroe was quick to clarify that his commentary was not intended to denigrate women's tennis. He expressed his personal enjoyment of women's matches, often preferring them over one-sided men's contests. However, he maintained that fundamental differences in the game, beyond easily quantifiable metrics like forehand speed, distinguish the men's and women's tours.
