'Big Three' discussing ways to help lower-level players, says Djokovic


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 19 Apr 2020

FILE PHOTO: Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland (L) hugs Novak Djokovic of Serbia after winning the French Open men's final in Paris, France, June 7, 2015. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier/File Photo

(Reuters) - Novak Djokovic has been in touch with fellow ATP Player Council members Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal to discuss ways to assist lower-ranked players facing financial struggles amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, the world number one said on Saturday.

Answering a fan's question during his Instagram live chat with Stan Wawrinka, Player Council chief Djokovic said steps would be taken to ensure that only those players who are most deserving will benefit from any relief plans.

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