WTA responds to Roger Federer’s ATP-WTA merger suggestions

Roger Federer garnered broad support from past and present tennis professionals for his suggestion to merge ATP and WTA. WTA President Steve Simon also supports Federer’s idea of ​​merging the two governing bodies of professional tennis.

The Swiss teacher explained that different calendars, streaming partners, rankings, and revenue distribution system for ATP and WTA must be complicated for fans.

Federer also suggested that having a “strong” global organization for tennis is crucial during the public crisis. The fusion will help the sport to overcome the prolonged closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Subsequently, the WTA Chief also believes that the two organizations work better while working together.

“We have been in regular contact with the ATP” – WTA

“The WTA has been working closely with the various stakeholders and governing bodies in our sport to address the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” Steve said.

In the past few weeks, ATP and WTA have been working together to overcome the pandemic. The two entities launched a joint digital talk show: Tennis United. The two associations are also working together on the relief fund to help lower-level professionals who are facing the financial crisis due to the closure of the coronavirus.

“As part of that process, we have been in regular contact with the ATP, with a common focus on the health and well-being of our players and all of those in our sport, as well as the issues affecting our Tours and our ability to to return. to tournament competition “ Simon noticed.

“For a long time I have declared that we are in our best sport when we can work together. The past few weeks have highlighted that fact. We look forward to continuing discussions on how we can work together effectively to deliver the most value to our fans and our many stakeholders. “ He concluded.

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Most stakeholders support Federer’s idea and want to see the ATP and WTA unite. The fusion process of the two bodies could be a complex process. Anyway, it is not impossible. Solidarity is crucial in times of crisis. Therefore, we hope that the tennis tour will come together and help each other through difficult times.