Caitlin Clark with a hand over her faceCaitlin Clark (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Caitlin Clark has gotten off to a not-so-great start in the WNBA.

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The 2024 No. 1 overall pick has yet to experience victory in the pros, with the Indiana Fever 0-5 ahead of Friday’s clash against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Things aren’t expected to get easier just yet, as teams are likely going into games against the Fever with the aim of making life difficult for the rookie, who’s also been pretty banged up.

It appears the adjustment is taking a bit of a toll on the former Iowa Hawkeyes star, as she looked dejected and exhausted while speaking to a reporter ahead of tonight’s game.

Check it out below:

The clip has left fans concerned, with some giving voice to their worries.

“I’m the only one kind of concerned here? I think the pressure and hate actually got her…” one wrote.

“she looks so tired omg pls leave that girl alone yall,” another remarked.

“It must be so F- ing annoying hearing the exact same question over and over ! Whether it is how her game is gonna translate to the WNBA or how does she deals with all the pressure,” added another.

It’s probably A Little Too Early To Start Worrying About Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark is certainly not having an easy ride, but she could have just been tired after a hard practice session. The Fever will be keen on winning their first game after losing their first five and are likely putting extra work in to stop the rust.

They play the Sparks in Los Angeles at 10:00 PM ET tonight.

Caitlin Clark’s Soaring Stardom Shoots Up WNBA Ticket Prices

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever, WNBACaitlin Clark (Image Source: Getty Images)
The Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has a large fan base, leading to increased fan engagement with the WNBA. As a result, ticket prices for games have surged due to Clark’s popularity. According to recent reports by Tickpick, a sports ticket-buying platform, the cheapest ticket sold for Game 1 of last year’s WNBA Finals in Las Vegas was $47. However, this season, the cheapest ticket for tonight’s Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever game is $120. Ticket sales for tonight’s game are triple those of last year’s Game 1.

Clark is attracting more WNBA fans due to her popularity, as Los Angeles star player LeBron James mentioned during a recent episode of JJ Redick’s ‘Mind the Game’ podcast.

 

Indiana Fever Back to Losing Ways After a Rare Win

The Indiana Fever could not mount a spectacular comeback against the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday. Clark, who joined the elite group after achieving 50+ points and 15+ assists in three games, could only contribute 8 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in her 29 minutes of gameplay.

The Fever won their first game of the season against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday, returning from an 11-point deficit. On Saturday in Las Vegas, Indiana was down substantially against the defending two-time champion Aces; nevertheless, the Fever could not recover. A’ja Wilson, Aces forward, led the Aces to a 99-80 victory over the Fever, scoring 29 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out two assists. The Aces improved to 3-1 on the season, while the Fever fell to 1-6.