US EditionATP Tour Sets Out Safeguarding Policy with Training for Players and Potential for Bans
The ATP's new policy includes training and clear reporting rules to prevent abuse, with punishments up to permanent tournament bans, aligning with global governance standards.
- On Friday, the ATP Tour set out a new safeguarding policy to ensure players and staff can report inappropriate behaviour and feel safe.
- After past scrutiny of its handling of allegations, the ATP Tour formalised safeguards following a 2021 probe into Alexander Zverev, framing reforms to strengthen tennis culture and align with global standards.
- Under the policy, investigations and penalties include bullying, sexual harassment, violence and 'abuse of trust', with sanctions from reprimands to tournament bans and mandatory reporting to the ATP safeguarding director.
- Friday's rollout immediately brings more structure to the ATP Tour's safeguarding approach, and the ATP said the programme helps make safety protections a reality for participants at events.
- The ATP will launch training throughout next year for players, coaches and staff, mirroring the WTA and formalising investigative and disciplinary powers across the ATP Tour.
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ATP Tour Unveils Safeguarding Policy for Safer Tennis Environment | Sports-Games
The ATP Tour launched a new safeguarding policy to protect players and staff from abuse. The policy aligns with WTA standards and establishes procedures for reporting inappropriate behavior. It includes punishment guidelines and plans for training. The initiative aims to enhance tennis culture and uphold global standards.
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ATP Tour sets out safeguarding policy with training for players and potential for bans
The ATP Tour has set out a new safeguarding policy which aims to ensure players and staff feel safe from abuse on tour and know how to report inappropriate behavior.
The ATP Tour presented a new protection policy on Friday that aims to ensure that players and staff feel safe from abuse during the tennis circuit and know how to report inappropriate behaviors.
The ATP announced the launch of a new Safeguarding Programme, which will enter into force from January 2026, marking a decisive step in strengthening safety and well-being within all ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour tournaments. Based on trauma-informed principles and in line with international best practices, the programme introduces a clear global framework for the prevention and management of inappropriate abuse and behaviour, including haras…
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