The Daily Update: April 22

More stories of generous aid and optimistic next steps have surfaced in the world of tennis this week.

On behalf of the governing bodies of world tennis, the ATP shared an update regarding the Player Relief Programme, which will seek to provide assistance to those players who have been particularly affected during the COVID-19 crisis. The release announced that discussions have been going well and the world tennis organizations are optimistic for the program's release, stating: "​We know that for our players, as well as for so many people worldwide, there is the need for financial support for those who need it most and we look forward to finalizing and sharing the further details of a plan in due course."

We know that for our players, as well as for so many people worldwide, there is the need for financial support for those who need it most and we look forward to finalizing and sharing the further details of a plan in due course.

Meanwhile, players themselves have been stepping up to provide direct assistance to their local communities:

• Carla Suárez Navarro volunteered at a food bank to help combat local food shortages
• Vania King organized a direct-relief initiative to provide financial aid to people and families impacted by the pandemic
  
• Iva Majoli teamed up with fellow Croatian athletes to raise funds for her hometown of Zagreb which was hit by an earthquake amidst the COVID-19 crisis

Continue reading about players' most recent efforts in this article from WTA.com.