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BENJAMIN SOLAND
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BENJAMIN SOLAND
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It is currently confusing for the fans because logos, tournament categories and websites differ.
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Nick Kyrgios doesn’t like the idea of the Swiss at all.
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Sven Thomann
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… Rafael Nadal, however, stand behind Federer.
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With victories on the court, Roger Federer is currently unable to make headlines. But the maestro proves that he is concerned about his sport even without a racket in his hand. He not only wants to ensure that players whose existence is threatened by the Corona crisis receive support, but even to reorganize the entire tennis sport.
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“I wonder … am I the only one who thinks it is time for men’s and women’s tennis to be united?” The 38-year-old writes on Twitter. He does not have in mind a merger of the game operations, but the management bodies. The Maestro himself provides the reason for this. Because for many fans it is confusing that the logos, homepages and tournament categories of the two professional tours differ.
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The idea has been around since the 1970s
This causes Federer to trigger an avalanche. He receives praise from many sides for this idea, which thanks to him has finally been heard. Even a week ago, ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi told “ATP Tennis Radio” that closer cooperation was an issue. And the twelve-time Grand Slam winner Billie Jean King is instantly hooked. “I agree and have been saying this since the early 1970s,” replies the 76-year-old. «One voice, women and men together, has long been my vision for tennis. I’m glad we’re on the same page. Let us make it happen. »
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The current top players like Petra Kvitova and Simona Halep also confirm the 20-time Grand Slam winner in his idea, as does Rafael Nadal. “It would be great to come out of this world crisis by uniting men’s and women’s tennis into one organization,” says the Spaniard.
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Kyrgios dances out of line
Only one person is out of line again: Nick Kyrgios. The Australian, who likes to express his opinion openly and keeps making headlines with his unsportsmanlike behavior and other escapades, obviously feels cheated. When Federer asks if he is the only one with this thought, he replies with a dry “yes”. Kyrgios not only thinks that a merger should not be an issue, but also explains why he sees it this way: «Has anyone asked the majority of ATP what they think of a merger with the WTA and how good that is for us? »
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In contrast to Federer, Kyrgios receives no approval for his criticism. While none of his tennis colleagues reacted to the testimony, the fans mostly hailed negative answers. (bir)
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