Who says tennis is in decline? Over the past few years, there have been growing concerns surrounding the sport as sister sports like Pickleball and Padel Tennis have been growing rapidly. With turbulent viewership figures , many believed that tennis was a sport in decline, especially in the United States. However, the viewership figures at the recently concluded US Open tell a different story altogether. And despite a massive rise in people watching the tournament, Serena Williams continues to rule that figure.
Recently, the viewership figures for the US Open finals were released. The women’s singles final saw the local hope present in the form of Amanda Anisimova, who was up against Aryna Sabalenka. As compared to the previous edition, the viewership figure grew by 33% as almost 2.4