# Budget cuts halt merger of men's and women's tennis tours indefinitely

Budget cuts have forced the indefinite suspension of the planned merger between the men's ATP and women's WTA tennis tours. The merger aimed to unify professional tennis governance and commercial operations. This delay prolongs the sport's fragmented structure and postpones potential benefits for players and fans.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/13/budget-mens-womens-tours-tennis-merger-atp-wta) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:48:28 GMT