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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88
Wimbledon and the French Open were certainly “hurt” by not having arguably the most marketable player… men’s or women’s play in their respective tournaments.
The TV broadcasters and their advertisers were “hurt” by her quitting.
The shareholders and anyone with a business interest in her endorsement companies were “hurt” by her not playing in two of the most high profile tournaments in the sport.
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This is completely false.
Those broadcast deals were made years in advance of her even hitting the scene.
Players bow out to injury all of the time and the ratings don't take a nosedive because of it.