 The Grand Prix's governance was led by the 'Men's International Professional Tennis Council (MIPTC)' (also called the Men's Tennis Council (MTC)).The WCT Finals in Dallas continued being held until the end of the 1980s, and then disbanded with the creation of the ATP Tour for 1990.The Open Era, the global professional circuit, and television helped tennis spread globally and shed its elitist, anglocentric image.