I'll add another topic, too.
It seems that the number of newly added high-profile tournaments (such as the tournament of champions, the european supercup, the Asia-Europe All Star Series, etc.) rises constantly. This is fairly understandable as these are the ones that attract (?) the highest number of viewers (worldwide). At the same time, the participating players are seeking for contracts that let them focus onto the worldwide tournaments while they're still playing a few matches for their clubs.
I'd like to know wether there are plans from the ittf to foster this development even further and I'd also like to hear your own opinion about it.
For me, the big, important tournaments are the icing on the cake but I've mixed feelings as I'd love to be able to attend matches between professional players live in the future, which wouldn't be possible if we'd have a situation such as the one in Tennis with a truckload of tournaments and practically unimportant national leagues
And one more thing, Adham:
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