2020 General Tennis News

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ATP Staff
July 10, 2020

The grass-court Grand Slam is allocating funds to 620 players from all disciplines

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Wimbledon pledged on Friday £10 million to the men and women who would have competed at The Championships in 2020 had the COVID-19 pandemic not forced the cancellation of the event. The grass-court Grand Slam is allocating funds to 620 players from all disciplines whose world ranking would have enabled them to gain entry into the tournament.

The 256 players who would have competed in gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles draws will each receive £25,000; 224 players who would have competed in the genlemen’s and ladies’ qualifying events will each receive £12,500; 120 players who would have competed in Main Draw Doubles will each receive £6,250.

In addition, Wimbledon announced that the grass-court seeding formula it has used for the gentlemen’s singles draw since 2002 will be discontinued beginning in 2021. The seeding will be based solely on the FedEx ATP Rankings.

The All England Club has focussed Wimbledon’s efforts on supporting those most affected by the pandemic at a local, national and international level. These efforts have included the Wimbledon Foundation’s £1.2 million COVID-19 fund to support charities tackling the crisis response and recovery, the donations of strawberries, towels and balls intended for The Championships 2020, the distribution of daily hot meals to those in need in the local community.


Auction for the ATP Coach Programme




Wimbledon has also contributed to the Player Relief Programme and wheelchair tennis fund established by the governing bodies of world tennis, as well as an auction in support of members of the ATP Coach programme most in need due to the pandemic. Andy Murray will hit with the winning bidder and a guest at The Championships in 2021, and they will follow that session with a private lunch in the All England Club's members' enclosure. The winning bidder will also receive two tickets to the gentlemen's singles final.

The chief executive of the All England Club, Richard Lewis , said: “Immediately following the cancellation of The Championships, we turned our attention to how we could assist those who help make Wimbledon happen. We know these months of uncertainty have been very worrying for these groups, including the players, many of whom have faced financial difficulty during this period and who would have quite rightly anticipated the opportunity to earn prize money at Wimbledon based on their world ranking. We are pleased that our insurance policy has allowed us to recognise the impact of the cancellation on the players and that we are now in a position to offer this payment as a reward for the hard work they have invested in building their ranking to a point where they would have gained direct entry into The Championships 2020.”

No ball machine? Simple solution...


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— TENNIS (@Tennis) July 13, 2020

by Alexandra Stamm (Mom)

Her post on Instagram: @astamm    

"Yesterday Charlie and I brought Cody a smoothie at work. While picking up balls after a lesson, I looked over and saw my boys messing around. I pulled out my phone and recorded the moment. So many friends thought the video was funny, so I submitted it to @barstoolsports on a whim this morning.

It quickly went viral and was reposted to @tennischannel @tenniswarehouse and @truesportstv I’ve been contacted by NBC and a few licensing agencies. Actual tennis pros have commented on the video...like a US Open Champion and a Wimbledon Finalist

I’m flabbergasted that this moment has been viewed over A MILLION times. Despite the fact that some people were mad that Charles doesn’t have a hat on (good lord people!), this has certainly been a fun and happy day. I’m so blessed to have two guys in my life who bring so much joy to so many people. Thank you for all of the love today. I hope Charles continues to make people happy throughout his life. Oof mama needs a glass wine now!"

After today’s successful meeting, we are excited to announce the beginning of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA). The first player only association in tennis since 1972. #PTPA pic.twitter.com/070TRKZ4xG

— Vasek Pospisil (@VasekPospisil) August 29, 2020

Soon after, Vasek clarified:

The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) did not emerge to be combative, to disrupt, or to cause any issues within or outside the tennis tour. Simply to unify the players, have our voices heard & have an impact on decisions being made that effect our lives & livelihoods

— Vasek Pospisil (@VasekPospisil) August 30, 2020

Earlier, both Roger and Nadal had tweeted that they felt it wasn't the right time for such action:

I agree @RafaelNadal. These are uncertain and challenging times, but I believe it’s critical for us to stand united as players, and as a sport, to pave the best way forward. https://t.co/foAmiLVrdV

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) August 29, 2020

These are moments where big things can be achieved as long as the world of tennis is united. We all, players, tournaments and governing bodies have to work together. We have a bigger problem and separation and disunion is definitely not the solution.

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) August 29, 2020

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