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More than 650 people have signed a petition calling for struggling tennis players to be given financial help during the coronavirus crisis.
Professional tennis was suspended this month and will not resume until at least 7 June. While the shutdown will not be easy for anyone, for players below the ATP and WTA Tours who often live hand to mouth, the concerns are more serious.
Written by PA Media
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/mar/26/tennis-players-sign-petition-financial-help-coronavirus-crisis-sofia-shapatava under the title “Tennis players sign petition calling for financial help during coronavirus crisis”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
