'I’m hoping before I die that the men and women are together. It’s the right thing for our sport.”
that estimated the value of global sports media rights for 2018 at about $49 billion.
The financial pain generated by the pandemic has intensified the tennis world’s debate about and interest in teaming up. “Maybe because of the Covid-19 pandemic, for the first time in so long you have time — although you don’t know how much time — and you also have incentive,” Godsick said. “A merger might not work, but in the end of the day tennis would be shooting itself in the foot if it didn’t give it a really hard try.”
Kvitova said in an email: “Of course, we hope that WTA players can be part of those discussions, too, because it has to come from both sides.” King said the effort would be well worth the risk. “We are stronger together speaking with one voice,” she said. “We need to be united together as a family to keep improving and to compete with other sports.”
The ATP was not swayed, and though there have been joint efforts since then, including a global data deal and a digital media agreement, they have not led to more. At the moment, the tours operate distinctly, despite sharing the same business model and customer base.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Children, Women Just As Likely To Contract COVID-19, But Men Exhibit Worse Symptoms, Study SuggestsMen were 2.5x more likely to show severe symptoms than women, researchers found
Read more »
Children, Women Just As Likely To Contract COVID-19, But Men Exhibit Worse Symptoms, Study SuggestsChildren and women are just as likely to contract COVID-19, but men exhibit worse symptoms, a study suggests
Read more »
How Do We Rethink Public Space After the Pandemic? Start With Rolls of Tape.The coronavirus is redefining our relationship to both personal and public space, and we’re going to need more of both. JDavidsonNYC writes
Read more »
Fourth of July fireworks at Mount Rushmore will return after 11 year hiatusThe event hadn't been held in over a decade over fears that the pyrotechnics might ignite the nearby forest.
Read more »
Waffle House opens, Chick-fil-A stays closed as Georgia reopens - Business InsiderWhile the majority of Chick-fil-A's business is through the drive-thru, Waffle House's sales dropping by 70% during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more »