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WTA CEO Portia Archer Backs Merger With ATP As 'Logical Next Step'

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In this week's episode, CNBC's Alex Sherman speaks with Portia Archer, WTA CEO, from the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia.

They spoke about the state of women's tennis, her desire to unite men's and women's pro leagues, and the organization's partnership with Saudi Arabia. Archer also backed a possible WTA-ATP merger as the "logical next step" for the league.

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Reporter: Alex Sherman

Senior Field Producer: Jessica Golden

Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi

Edited by: Tim Hurt

Animation: Jason Reginato

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WTA CEO Portia Archer Backs Merger With ATP As 'Logical Next Step'

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