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Boris Becker warned of a deep crisis in tennis and called for a quick solution. Meanwhile, Roger Federer’s business games are well received by the 52-year-old.
Becker supports the proposal by Swiss record-breaking grand slam winner Roger Federer (38), who called for a union from the men’s and women’s organization. “Roger Federer rolled the ball with his great idea of joining forces. This speaks for his intelligence and also for the fact that he really cares about the game, “Becker said in an interview on” laureus.com. “
A partnership would be a step in the right direction for the six-time Grand Slam winner. Tennis has always been progressive when it comes to keeping up with the same rights, ”said the 52-year-old.
Due to the crown pandemic, Becker cares about players who are not in the “top ten, top 50, and perhaps the top 75 men and women.” The rest of the professional players need the weekly paycheck and the prize money. “The fact is, they can’t play, they can’t even go to a club and teach because of social distance,” he said. Organizers of smaller tournaments, which now cannot be held, would also have a hard time getting back financially. You lost a lot of money. So it’s also a matter of time. “
Hosting the US Open in August doesn’t make much sense: “A few weeks ago, New York was the worst city infected with the virus. I don’t think it’s wise to organize a tournament there.
Due to the pandemic, Laureus founding member Becker feels more committed than ever to his work for the foundation and does what he can. In the last 20 years, “Laureus Sport for Good” has raised more than 150 million euros. Currently more than 200 sports programs are supported in more than 40 countries.
