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The response from WTA CEO Steve Simon was not long in coming in recent days, who, through Sport Polonia, responded to the harsh accusations of failure, perpetuated by vice-president of the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation Yuri Polsky.
“WTA is in a healthy financial position, a merger with the ATP is not under consideration and we are excited about our future as we continue to grow and expand women’s tennis. Earlier this year, the WTA announced a $400 million increase in player compensation over the next 10 years, maintaining the WTA’s position as the world’s leading women’s sports organization,” explained Simon.
CEO he thus denied Polsky’s words, which caused such a sensation on social media, opening a real public debate among the enthusiasts themselves.
What happened
The shocking revelation was launched by the vice-president of the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation Yuri Polsky, who did not hide and made known the difficulties that the association representing tennis players is experiencing.
“The WTA could declare bankruptcy by 2026 if there is no merger with the ATP. They could go bankrupt if the financial situation does not change. It’s the reason they’re…
