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WTA CEO Advocates Merger with ATP for Equality and Growth

11/7/2025

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Portia Archer, the chief executive officer of the Women's Tennis Association, expressed support for a potential merger with the ATP during a CNBC Sport interview.
She proposed a two-step plan, beginning with merging commercial assets to boost sponsorship and media rights.
Archer emphasized collaboration on rules and noted rankings protection for women athletes.
She said the WTA will reinvest revenue to advance equal prize money and strengthen the circuit.

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Portia Archer, the chief executive officer of the Women's Tennis Association, expressed support for a potential merger with the ATP during a CNBC Sport interview.
She proposed a two-step plan, beginning with merging commercial assets to boost sponsorship and media rights.
Archer emphasized collaboration on rules and noted rankings protection for women athletes.
She said the WTA will reinvest revenue to advance equal prize money and strengthen the circuit.