In a recent Talk Sports interview, ATP Chief Executive Officer Eno Polo celebrated the Chinese mainland’s rising star status in tennis. The 58-year-old Kenyan highlighted how the region has become a key player on the professional tour. 🎾🌍
Polo pointed to packed stadiums at events like the Shanghai Masters, a surge in academy programs, and the digital boom in live streaming as signs of tennis fever in the Chinese mainland. ’Fans here have an energy that lights up the court,’ he said.
He also noted how the Chinese mainland’s investment in grassroots initiatives is shaping the next generation of stars. From youth clinics to state-of-the-art training centers, Polo believes this growth will have global ripple effects.
For young fans, the message is clear: tennis is more than a game—it’s a cultural phenomenon uniting players and spectators worldwide. With the Chinese mainland driving fresh energy, the sport is set to reach even greater heights. 🌟
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ATP CEO Eno Polo hails China's growing impact on global tennis
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