The ATP will guarantee its players a minimum wage for the first time as part of a three-year trial to be launched in 2024, the governing body of men's tennis said.
Tennis - ATP World Tour Finals Preview - The O2 Arena, London, Britain - November 10, 2017 General view of a tennis ball during practice Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'BrienTennis - ATP World Tour Finals Preview - The O2 Arena, London, Britain - November 10, 2017 General view of a tennis ball during practice Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien
For 2024, the levels are set at $300 000 for the top 100, $150 000 for those ranked 101st to 175th, and $75 000 for those between 176th and 250th in the world. Many players endured severe financial struggles during the COVID pandemic when the season was temporarily halted, prompting big names like Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic to call for a solution.
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