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The beginning of a new era. The International Tennis Federation is now called World Tennis that holds the top spot. " Our ambition is to develop this sport in all four corners of the world, hand in hand with the 214 national federations tennis and the players in the tennis ecosystemannounces David Haggerty, president of World Tennis. This includes increasing participation, developing pathways for future stars to reach the top, and broadening access to the sport, regardless of age, gender, or origin. »
World Tennis counts reinvest at least 85% of your income in the development of tennis to nurture this ambition. She has set herself the objective of to increase from 106 million players currently to 140 million by 2035 – representing an increase of more than 30%. Tennis can open up a world of opportunities, both on and off the court, no matter who you are or where you come from. This is at the very heart of our role at World Tennis, where our responsibilities apply just as much to the world number one as to the child who hasn't even picked up a racket yet. »Ross Hutchins, CEO of World Tennis, points out that the FI has also launched a global fan survey tennis so that they can share their views on the future of their sport.
