Murray says Grand Slam prize money could be used to help lower-ranked players

Tennis - Davis Cup Finals - Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - November 20, 2019 Britain's Andy Murray in action during his match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Susana VeraThe tennis season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown will continue at least until mid-July, depriving lower-level players, who depend solely on tournament winnings, of the chance to earn a living.

"Sometimes you see the prize money cheque for the winner of the Grand Slams. And it's like, I don't know what it is exactly, but something like US$4 million. "Could that money be used better and spent elsewhere in the earlier rounds or the qualifying draws or maybe used to grow some of the smaller events?"

The ATP and WTA, along with the International Tennis Federation and organisers of the four Grand Slams, said this week that they are creating a coronavirus relief fund to help players affected by the sport's current shutdown.Murray, who recovered from hip surgery last year to win the Antwerp title in October, was targeting a return to the tour at the Miami Open in March following rehabilitation from another hip injury.

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