ATP and WTA respond harshly to the PTPA: "They create division through misinformation"

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The conflict is on the table. The demand from the PTPA, which could bring ATP and ATP and WTA to court, has caused a real turmoil behind the scenes of a sport that seems to never find rest in its day-to-day. As expected, the response from the two organizations that regulate both circuits has not been delayed, with very harsh accusations flying and the sense that the chaotic day lived today is but a prelude to what may be coming.

The accusations from the PTPA, labeling the points system as "draconian" and accusing ATP and WTA of restricting the prize money tournaments can offer players, have been met with a direct rebuttal from both companies. None more stringent, certainly, than the one from the body led by Andrea Gaudenzi, who listed the different improvements that players have experienced in recent seasons and, above all, launched a poisoned dart at an organization that, according to them, only seeks to sow chaos.

FIVE YEARS WITHOUT A RIGHTFUL PLACE

"While the ATP has remained focused on making reforms that benefit players across multiple levels, the PTPA has consistently chosen division and distraction using misinformation over progress. Since its inception five years ago, the PTPA has struggled to gain a relevant role within the tennis world, so it is not surprising at this point that they are taking legal action."

We strongly reject the premises of the PTPA, believe the case lacks any argument, and will vigorously defend our position. ATP remains steadfast in working for the best interests of this sport: towards growth, financial stability, and the best possible future for our players, tournaments, and fans." Similar sentiments were expressed by the WTA, noting they have recently committed to providing 400 million dollars towards compensation funds for players and have secured new commercial agreements that significantly improve the circuit's economy.

Meanwhile, ATP highlights the creation of the Baseline program, where players finishing the year in the top 250 are guaranteed a minimum amount of money if they cannot reach it on the court (often due to injuries or other misfortunes). Not only that: they emphasize the start of audits on many tournaments as a significant reason to believe in transparency, and contributions to the pension fund as a way to strengthen their commitment to the players. Will this fight escalate? Will both sides end up in court? It seems the war has only just begun.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP y WTA responden con dureza a la PTPA: "Crean división a través de la desinformación"