Tennis unites to launch relief program for players during Tour suspension

As both ATP and WTA Tours were suspended until 13th July, many players ranked outside TOP 100 have financial problems. Many players including Nick Kyrgios or Novak Djokovic spoke about this topic. Also, Patrick Mouratoglou spoke about tennis losing players due to this situation. Now, the main governing bodies of world tennis united to create a Player Relief Programme.

"With so much uncertainty around when it will be safe to restart the professional tennis tours, the International governing bodies of world tennis can confirm they are in discussions to create a Player Relief Programme to provide much-needed assistance to the players who are particularly affected during this time of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. These discussions have been progressing well and details are being finalised with an announcement expected in the near future. Already agreed is that the ATP and the WTA will administer the Player Relief Programme and all seven stakeholders will make a significant contribution," ATP, WTA, ITF wrote in a statement.

"The health and safety of everyone involved in tennis is the absolute priority for all the governing bodies, and the tennis community has been unwavering in playing its part in limiting the spread of the infection. This is particularly true of our players, with so many engaging their fans through messages of hope while reiterating the importance of staying safe at home, as well as demonstrating creative ways to stay fit and practice our sport to be ready for when the time comes that play can begin again. We know that for our players, as well as for so many people worldwide, there is the need for financial support for those who need it most and we look forward to finalizing and sharing the further details of a plan in due course."