For tennis fans it's quite something to see all main international tennis bodies come together but it has happened. The ATP, ITF, WTA, Australian Open, FFT, AELTC & USTA have all come together to release a statement. With soo many different organisations it is good to see the bodies come together to announce plans are... Continue Reading →
ATP, WTA & ITF release joint statement suspending tennis until 7th of June
All tennis activity has been cancelled until at least 7th of June. Tennis on the ATP, ATP Challenger, WTA and ITF Circuit has been cancelled and plans will continue to go ahead to continue tennis in the week beginning the 8th of June 2020. The ATP and WTA have released a joint statement which says:... Continue Reading →
In times of crisis it is important for Tennis to unite however the FFT’s decision to move Roland Garros without consultation could jeopardise the future of ten tournaments and highlights the need for a united tennis authority
In times or uncertainty it is important for people and organisations to come together. Usually in times or crisis we can turn to sport for a distraction but without that it really is an uncertain. Something that isn't uncertain and came to light yesterday is the sheer selfishness from FFT (Francois federation de Tennis) who... Continue Reading →
FFT president makes “brave decision” to move Roland Garros to September clashing with 10 tournaments and just 7 days after the US Open!
It is uncertain times at the moment but Roland Garros have really thrown the cat amongst the pigeons. Organisers have announced that this years edition will be played from the 20th of September through to the 4th of October. This is a decision by Roland Garros and is not one of the WTA or ATP.... Continue Reading →
LTA are “deeply concerned about the governance of the sport” but have used all votes in ITF president vote for the same president however the LTA have major problems too!
Tennis governance is in utter chaos. There is no other way of describing it. It is the biggest individual sport in the world but feels like an out of control school trip. We have multiple rules and regulations from different governing bodies who should be singing off the same hymn sheet. I've said before no... Continue Reading →
Major tennis authorities should be singing from the same hymn sheet but it’s far from it!
This is something I have wanted to write for some time and I didn't know where to begin. During the two weeks of Wimbledon I always like listening to Martina Navratilova and she used a phrase all week and that was "Father Time will catch up." It's true, it will and the best the game... Continue Reading →
ITF set for big backlash as Davis Cup reform will go ahead
The backlash will now begin. A vote has been past and the Davis Cup will be reformed with the backing of the Kosmos group who have promised billions into the event. What happens now? This year will be the last Davis Cup as we know it. February next year there will be a home/away ties... Continue Reading →
Alizé Cornet cleared of doping charge
The ITF can't really stay out of the headlines at the moment following another anti-doping issue... A while ago it was announced that a case would be looked into as Alizé Cornet had missed three tests in a 12 month period however it has become a mess on all parts. Ahead of the third test... Continue Reading →
ITF proposes plans for major Davis Cup revamp, but have they got it wrong?
The ITF yesterday announced proposed plans for the much needed revamp of Davis Cup. However have they got their plans wrong. Davis Cup fails to attract the top players on the tour and surely the ITF's first plan is getting them to play but let's have a look at the details... The man behind the... Continue Reading →
Why Sharapova the ITF and WADA all should have done more and taken more responsibility!
Responsibility. On a daily basis we all responsible for a number of things no matter what you do for a job. As a sport star responsibility is high on you're agenda as you are seen worldwide as a role-model. As a sports governing body you are responsible to inform players of rules and regulations but... Continue Reading →