Former world No 4 joins Iga Swiatek in calling for change in women's tennis

"It's not an attack on that person": Caroline Garcia opens up about having unrealistic expectations from athletes

French tennis player Caroline Garcia has criticised people for having unrealistic expectations of athletes. There have been instances in the past where players, especially those who are playing tennis at the highest level, have complained about the stressful schedule. Men’s world number three Carlo...

Former world No 4 joins Iga Swiatek in calling for change in women's tennis

The debate over the hectic tennis schedule is a recurring theme in the sport and now former world No 4 Caroline Garcia has suggested the pressure tennis players are under to play in tournaments is pushing their bodies to breaking point. Garcia sealed the biggest win of her career as she lifted the prestigious WTA Finals title back in 2022, but she has struggled to back up that success over the last couple of years. That is partly due to ongoing …

The Lyon player will not play the Rome WTA 1000.

Garcia has been battling a back injury for weeks. She has not played since March, when she lost in the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Miami. Garcia ended her season early in September to rest. Since the start of the 2025 season, her record is three wins and six losses. Caroline Garcia also announced her withdrawal from the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome, which begins on Tuesday, but hopes to "arrive in good condition" at Roland Garros (…

The former world number 4 has not yet played the slightest game on the beaten ground this season. Still embarrassed by her back, OL player Caroline Garcia has formalized her package for the Rome WTA 1000.

Caroline Garcia, 31, announced this Sunday her package for the Rome tournament, due to a persistent back injury. Already absent in Rouen and Madrid, the Lyonnaise has not yet played a match on beaten ground this season. She said on Instagram: "Unfortunately, I won't be able to [...] The article Tennis: injured on the back, Lyonnaise Caroline Garcia gives up Rome before Roland-Garros appeared first on Lyon Capitale.