ITF to announce further support programme for lower-ranked players

The ITF is to announce further stakeholder support programmes including help for players ranked 501-700:

The ITF is in the process of finalising a range of additional measures to support stakeholders impacted by COVID-19, including a relief fund to help tour players ranked 501-700 not covered under other relief programmes. Further details of all stakeholder support schemes will be announced following the ITF Board meeting scheduled for 2 June.

David Haggerty, ITF President, said: “We are doing everything within our power to ensure that the talented players climbing the ITF pathway receive the support they need and continue their development during these uncertain times. Many professionals and organizations in the tennis world have been significantly impacted by this hiatus in our sport due to COVID-19. It’s not a simple blanket approach and this takes time. The ITF is reviewing all feasible and appropriate options to provide support where it is most needed amongst our different stakeholders.”