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Bank J. Safra Sarasin signs on as Davis Cup finals sponsor
Bank J. Safra Sarasin has today (Friday) been unveiled as an official partner and the official private bank of the finals stage of this year’s Davis Cup men’s national team tennis tournament.
Chinese Tennis Association wins International Tennis Hall of Fame award
The Chinese Tennis Association has won the 2019 Global Organisation of Distinction award presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Haggerty comfortably re-elected as ITF president
David Haggerty has today (Friday) been re-elected as president of the International Tennis Federation (ITF)
AirAsia backs revamped Davis Cup finals
Malaysian airline AirAsia has agreed a two-year deal to sponsor the finals of men’s national team tennis tournament the Davis Cup.
ATP says ‘Big Four’ committed to inaugural ATP Cup in January
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have all committed to play in the inaugural ATP Cup in Australia next January, in a significant boost for the new nation-based event
“I am working on the Davis Cup 24/7. It is the project of my life” – Gerard Piqué
The first incarnation of the revamped Davis Cup finals is just two months away and Gerard Piqué, the president and founder of sports and media investment group Kosmos Holding, remains bullish that his plans to revive the historic men's team tennis tournament will prove a huge success. Story by Bob Williams.
ITF to launch global format for Davis Cup regional groups
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has today (Wednesday) announced details of an expanded format for the regional group stages of its Davis Cup men’s team tournament, with the new structure set t…
ITF launches tennis rating project
The International Tennis Federation has joined forces with national associations in France, the UK and the US to launch a strategic project which it claims could be “game changing” for the development of …
Budapest lands Finals as ITF revamps Fed Cup
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has followed through on its pledge to implement similar reform plans for its Fed Cup tournament as those introduced for the Davis Cup, while Budapest has sealed…
Olympic men’s tennis final cut to best-of-three sets
The men’s tennis singles final at the 2020 Summer Olympics will be played over three sets, rather than five, to help reduce the workload of players competing in multiple events.
Haggerty targets governance reform, Fed Cup overhaul in ITF manifesto
International Tennis Federation (ITF) president David Haggerty has pledged to overhaul the governance structure of the organisation and follow through on plans to revamp the women’s Fed Cup competition, i…
Haggerty to face three rivals for ITF presidency
International Tennis Federation (ITF) president David Haggerty will face competition from three rival candidates to secure a second term in the post
ITF seeks new Hopman Cup host, Perth confirmed for ATP Cup
The International Tennis Federation has commenced a search for a new host of the Hopman Cup after bringing an early end to its deal with Tennis Australia, as Perth was confirmed as the final host city…
Plans fleshed out for ITF World Tennis Tour
The International Tennis Federation has announced the launch of the ITF World Tennis Tour, which it hopes will serve as a player pathway between the junior game and elite levels of the sport
Madrid to host first two years of revamped Davis Cup finals
Call it the Gerard Pique effect. Madrid has been announced as the first host of the revamped Davis Cup finals and will stage the event in 2019 and 2020.
ITF members approve major overhaul of Davis Cup
Member nations of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have voted in favour of a major reform package for the Davis Cup, with Lille or Madrid to host the first final of the revamped men’s national t…
ITF gears up for key vote on Davis Cup masterplan
International Tennis Federation (ITF) president David Haggerty has expressed his confidence that the organisation will receive backing for its ambitious plans to reform the Davis Cup ahead of a key vote…
Ellison to invest in Davis Cup masterplan
American business mogul Larry Ellison has backed the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) reform plan for the Davis Cup by stating he will become an investor in the project.