World Team Tennis Faces Early Hurdles to Grow
The World Team Tennis league, created amid ATP ILTF and WCT friction, winds up its first regular season under Commissioner George MacCall. He cites sanctioning delays, European trips, and signs of growth as players like Jimmy Connors and Evonne Goolagong encountered affiliation issues with national bodies. Despite obstacles, owners with WHA ties and corporate backing keep the venture viable as playoffs loom.
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Dennis Murphy
Association of Tennis Professionals
ATP
International Lawn Tennis Federation
ILTF
WTT
George MaccCall
Europe
Jimmy Connors
Evonne Goolagong
MacCall
World Hockey Association
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