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The world number 1 Swiatek has been the most consistent force this year. Favourite to win this US Open to go with her French open ***le.
But a few have just as you said been very successful for short period then fallen off a bit - Osaka being the prime one.
But yes, tennis is built on rivalries and women's tennis certainly needs one going forward.
Sad truth is that their careers will be relatively shorter compared to men's especially if they want a family later. Very few (apart from Clijsters) have returned to the very top once they have had children.
But a few have just as you said been very successful for short period then fallen off a bit - Osaka being the prime one.
But yes, tennis is built on rivalries and women's tennis certainly needs one going forward.
Sad truth is that their careers will be relatively shorter compared to men's especially if they want a family later. Very few (apart from Clijsters) have returned to the very top once they have had children.