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Infosys Hall of Fame Open
The Infosys Hall of Fame Open takes place in Newport, Rhode Island, home of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Photo via the ITHF

International Tennis Hall of Fame Partners with 11th Hour Racing

The International Tennis Hall of Fame and 11th Hour Racing, a sustainability company focused on cleaner oceans and ecosystems, have announced a year-round sponsorship to increase sustainability efforts across the ITHF organization. Aspects of the sponsorship include increased composting and recycling on the grounds of the Hall of Fame, offices, club and museum, eliminating the […]

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Mubadala Citi DC Open

WTA Tournament Moves from San Jose to Washington D.C.

The Women’s Tennis Association announced Thursday that the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic tournament, previously held in San Jose, has been approved to move to Washington, D.C. and operate as a combined event beginning in 2023. The new title for this event will be the Mubadala Citi DC Open. The newly combined event, which will be […]

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USTA

USTA Nominates ITF President David Haggerty for Re-Election

The United States Tennis Association has announced its nomination of David Haggerty for re-election as the president of the International Tennis Federation and Brian Hainline for election to the ITF Board of Directors. The nominations were approved unanimously by the USTA Board of Directors. Haggerty was elected ITF President in September 2015 and was re-elected […]

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Western & Southern Open
Rendering courtesy of City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County

Charlotte Tagged as Potential New Host for Western & Southern Open

Beemok Sports is asking the city of Charlotte to contribute roughly $130 million toward a four-stadium tennis campus at the River District. The Charleston, South Carolina, firm is looking for a new home for the Western & Southern Open. The rights to the tournament, which is currently organized in the Cincinnati area, were acquired by […]

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Arturo Bernal
Arturo Bernal, Region of Andalucia minister of tourism, culture and sport, poses with the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup.

Spain to Host Finals for Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup

The International Tennis Federation has announced that the Spanish region of Andalucía will become the home of major ITF team events in 2023, including the finals of the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King. Malaga will host the Davis Cup Final 8 from November 21–26 and Seville has been confirmed as the host of the […]

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Hopman Cup

2023 Hopman Cup Teams with Jet Set Sports and CoSport

Jet Set Sports and CoSport will be the official hospitality provider of the 2023 Hopman Cup, a tennis tournament taking place in Nice, France, from July 19–23. In its 32nd edition, this tournament will be held outside of Australia for the first time in its history. This event features a unique format in which two-person […]

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Wimbledon2022
Ugo Humbert serves to Casper Rudd in a second round men's singles match at Wimbledon in London on June 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)

Wimbledon Drops Ban on Russian Players

Russian and Belarusian players will be able to compete at Wimbledon as neutral athletes after the All England Club on Friday reversed its ban from last year. The players must sign declarations of neutrality and comply with “appropriate conditions,” including not expressing support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The players cannot receive funding from the […]

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Delray Beach Tennis

Billie Jean King Cup Heading to Palm Beaches

The United States Tennis Association has announced that Coco Gauff and the United States Billie Jean King Cup Team will play at the Delray Beach Tennis Center April 14–15 in a 2023 match against Austria. Billie Jean King Cup — celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023 — was formerly known as the Fed Cup and […]

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DavisCupTennis

ATP, ITF and Kosmos Announce Davis Cup Partnership

The ATP, International Tennis Federation and Kosmos Tennis have announced a strategic alliance from 2023 supporting the Davis Cup by Rakuten, the 122-year tournament that has been changed in recent years. The partnership has been established to enable collaboration on the competition’s governance and evolution, with ATP granted two of six seats on a newly […]

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WTA Finals Fort Worth

2022 WTA Finals Heading to Fort Worth, Texas

The WTA Tour will have its WTA Finals, the final tournament of the season with the top eight singles players and top eight doubles teams in the world, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Since opening its doors in late 2019, Dickies Arena has hosted the NCAA Men’s Basketball first and second rounds, the […]

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