Roger Federer "imagined", through social networks, a merger between ATP and WTA at the same time that he called for the union between men's and women's tennis in these troubled times. The Helvetian wrote two messages on Twitter, in which he asked for the unity of the two circuits and then clarified that he does not want a merger of the two circuits, but of the associations (ATP and WTA) that govern them.

"Am I the only one who believes that it is time for tennis players, men and women, to come together and come out of that together?" Said the Swiss. "I am not talking about uniting the competitions on the track, but rather merging the two organisms that govern them and that govern the male and female circuits," he added.

The 20 Grand Slams winner's remarks come after ATP, WTA, ITF, Grand Slam and players have teamed up to create a $ 6 million fund to help low-ranking players.

Some players have joined Federer's proposal, such as Australian Nick Kyrgios, and the debate has taken place immediately, with multiple comments online.

"I agree with you, it is too confusing for fans when there are different ranking systems, different logos, different websites, different tournament categories," says Federer to one of those who have followed the thread of the conversation.

Garbiñe and Halep applaud him

Garbiñe Muguruza and Simona Halep were quick to respond to the proposal by Swiss Roger Federer to merge the two organizations that govern the male and female circuits. "It would be a good idea" commented Garbiñe, while Halep clarified. "You are not the only one", referring to the fact that this thought is shared.

Federer started the debate by "imagining" a merger between the ATP and the WTA while calling for the union between men's and women's tennis in these troubled times, in a message on Twitter. Then he clarified that he does not want a merger of the two circuits, but of the associations (ATP and WTA) that govern them.

"Am I the only one who believes that it is time for tennis players, men and women, to come together and come out of that together?" Said the Swiss.

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