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The ATP, following a similar action by the WTA, has slapped a $1 million fine on the Lawn Tennis Association, UK's governing body for the sport, for having banned Russian and Belarusian male players from its grass-court events in the summer. 

And making clear that the LTA's actions were unacceptable, the ATP has reportedly informed the body that it faces expulsion from the Tour if it repeats the ban imposed this year due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Jul 24, 2020 18:07
LONDON: The ATP has announced the cancellation of the 2020 China tournament swing, following a Chinese government directive relating to sporting events in continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 07, 2020 14:07
LONDON: The ATP Monday announced how the revised FedEx ATP Rankings will be calculated once the Tour resumes. The Rankings, which reflect a player’s standing among the world’s best players and are used for tournament entry and seedings, are the lifeblood of professional tennis.
Jun 18, 2020 20:06
LONDON: The ATP, in collaboration with the WTA, ITF, USTA and the FFT, has issued a revised provisional calendar that sets a pathway for the resumption of the Tour for the first time since the suspension of professional tennis in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 18, 2020 19:05
LONDON: The ATP and WTA have announced extensions to the suspension of their respective Tours due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Both Tours have now been suspended till at least July 31 and thus, the list of cancelled tournaments now exceeds 40.
May 06, 2020 19:05
LONDON: The governing bodies of world tennis have come together to raise in excess of $6 million to create a Player Relief Programme aimed at supporting players who are particularly affected by the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 01, 2020 17:05
LONDON: Tennis legend and Laureus Academy Member Boris Becker has warned that his sport is in crisis and has urged governing bodies to come together to find a solution. The six-time Grand Slam winner, in an interview on Laureus.com, said: “Since March there hasn't been any official tennis, so I call this a chance, a unique situation, for all governing bodies to come together.”
Mar 19, 2020 17:03
LONDON: The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) on Wednesday announced that due to the continuing outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic, top-level tennis will not be returning to the respective tours till at least the second week of June.
Nov 08, 2019 16:11
LONDON: Fans of men's professional tennis can dive deeper than ever before into the ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour following the release of the ATP's new official mobile app. Developed in partnership with Infosys and available for IOS and Android devices, 'ATP Tour app' delivers official live scores, stats, news and video and a personalised feed featuring fans' favourite players and tournaments.
Oct 25, 2019 14:10
LONDON: The ATP has announced the appointment of former player Andrea Gaudenzi as ATP chairman for a four-year term, beginning 1 January 2020. The 46-year-old Italian will take over from Chris Kermode who will leave his position as ATP executive chairman and president at the end of the year.
May 25, 2019 00:05
LONDON: The ITF (International Tennis Federation) has announced an agreement with the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) to optimise the structure of men’s and women’s professional tennis. This will provide additional competitive opportunities and a clear and fair pathway for talented players.