Is there a WTA one slam champion curse

TL;DR

Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, is under investigation for allegedly denying entry for a doping test. This incident has sparked discussions about a potential 'one slam champion curse' affecting players like Vondrousova, Bianca Andreescu, and Emma Raducanu.

Key points

Marketa Vondrousova is under investigation for denying a doping test.
She has anxiety disorders and concerns about personal safety.
The incident raises questions about a potential curse for one slam champions.

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Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, made news this week as she is under investigation for allegedly denying entry of a person into her house to conduct a doping test.

Vondrousova has been diagnosed with anxiety disorders along with her well publicized injuries. She also described the fear of not knowing who the person was, claiming that person did not identify himself properly. Vondrousova cited her Czech compatriot Petra Kvitova’s tragedy of being the victim of a break in and stabbing that nearly ended her career.

No matter where fans sit on the Vondrousova debate; was she correct in handling the situation as she did? (It is hard to say without walking in her shoes). There is starting to feel like a WTA one Grand Slam win curse affecting Vondrousova, Bianca Andreescu, and Emma Raducanu.

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Vondrousva, Andreescu, and Raducanu plucked from obscurity

All three women won the Grand Slam (Andreescu: 2019 US Open and Raducanu 2021 US Open) from relative obscurity.

Vondrousova was unseeded for her championship Wimbledon run, and Raducanu was a qualifier.

Raducanu’s Grand Slam win is her only WTA title to date while Vondrousova and Andreescu have three each.

Since their wins, they have dealt with injuries, illnesses, and mental health challenges.

Their journeys show just how difficult and unforgiving professional tennis is. It is very difficult to be consistent and win regularly on the WTA Tour.

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What about the other one slam winners?

Q&A

What is the WTA one slam champion curse?

The WTA one slam champion curse refers to the struggles faced by players who have won a single Grand Slam title, such as injuries and personal issues, as seen with Vondrousova, Andreescu, and Raducanu.

Why is Marketa Vondrousova under investigation?

Marketa Vondrousova is under investigation for allegedly denying entry to a doping test official at her home, citing concerns about the person's identity.

What happened to Petra Kvitova that relates to Vondrousova's situation?

Petra Kvitova was a victim of a break-in and stabbing that nearly ended her career, which Vondrousova referenced when discussing her fears about the identity of the doping test official.