In sunny Southern California, Tennis Paradise once again sets the stage for the Sunshine Double on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz, bringing plenty of anticipation and opportunity.<\/p>\n
That made for a lively Media Day at Indian Wells — and plenty of memorable quotes.<\/p>\n
The Top 5 players in the PIF WTA Rankings — Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula — spoke to the media on Tuesday, and we rounded up the 10 best quotes:<\/p>\n
Our 10 Favorite Media Day Quotes
\n“That was real? I thought it was AI.”<\/p>\n
– Coco Gauff on the ATX Open’s Rage Room, which she couldn’t believe was actually real. She added that her mom sent her a photo of it, but her instinct was to question it’s authenticity, not always trusting her mom to discern AI from reality.<\/p>\n
“Yeah, they have ones, I think, here, so maybe I should book one of those and actually break plates and stuff. That would be probably more fun than a racquet.”<\/p>\n
– Coco Gauff, again, on the Rage Room. Plates do sound more fun.<\/p>\n
“After me, there will be nothing to destroy. I would be there the whole day.”<\/p>\n
– Aryna Sabalenka,\u00a0also addressing the Rage Room. It’s great to have the World No. 1 back after missing the Middle East swing, self-deprecation and all.<\/p>\n
“My shoes are amazing. If I lose a match, I don’t blame it on them.”<\/p>\n
– Iga \u015awi\u0105tek,\u00a0when asked if she changes certain things when she’s not playing her best. The six-time Grand Slam champion said she’s not one to mess with her equipment — especially not her shoes.<\/p>\n
“I think maybe as you mature, you get older, you realize how important it is to give back to the sport.”<\/p>\n