The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has said it is working on additional measures, including a new relief fund, to support lower-ranked ...
The International Tennis Federation has said it is working on additional measures, including a new relief fund, to support lower-ranked professionals who have been left in the lurch due to coronavirus-led lockdowns.
The professional tennis season was halted in early March and will remain shut until at least July end due to travel restrictions that numerous countries have implemented to contain the spread of the virus.Earlier this month, the ITF, ATP, WTA and the governing bodies of the four Grand Slams raised over US$6 million to help about 800 lower-ranked players, who depend solely on tournament winnings earn a living.
The ITF said its new measures will include a relief fund to help tour players ranked between 501 and 700, and are not covered under other relief programmes. Further details will be announced following its board meeting on June 2.
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