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The tour announced Friday that it is launching a multiyear education partnership with You Can Play, which has worked with the NHL, MLS and NASCAR.
The ATPs anonymous, online survey was distributed to hundreds of players last year; 65 answered. Some also agreed to be interviewed.
The ATP said its findings indicated a strong fear of rejection, isolation from others on tour, and loneliness as being likely barriers to LGBTQ+ players publicly disclosing their sexuality to others.
There are no openly gay athletes in men’s tennis currently.
The tour said a majority of participants were supportive of ATP taking action to combat homophobia.
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