Factbox: Reactions to Federer's suggestion to merge ATP and WTA Tours


  • Tennis
  • Thursday, 23 Apr 2020

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - ATP 500 - Mexican Open - Princess Acapulco Stadium, Acapulco, Mexico - February 29, 2020 Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his final match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo

(Reuters) - Roger Federer called for a merger between the men's ATP Tour and the women's WTA Tour on Wednesday as tennis wades through a lengthy coronavirus shutdown with lower-level professionals in deep financial crisis.

Following are some reactions to the Swiss 20-times Grand Slam champion's suggestion from current and former players:

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