DOHA: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is working hard to continue to oversee and maintain the global infrastructure of the sport as coronavirus has hit the international sport.
More than 900 tournaments across all ITF circuits, including the Fed Cup finals, and it remains uncertain when play can resume.
“Protecting the health and well-being of all those involved in tennis as well as the wider public remains our priority, but we also recognise that many are facing significant professional and personal challenges caused by the current suspension of play,” the ITF said in a statement.
“As a non-profit organisation, 90 per cent of the ITF’s revenue is reinvested into programmes that drive growth and ensure the sustainability of our sport globally via our 210 member nations. This funding is invested where it is needed most at national level in the form of financial support, regulatory and professional services, event resources, education and training programmes for players, coaches and umpires.”
Early this month, the ATP, WTA had announce further suspension of tournaments including the ATP Challenger Tour, as well as the ITF World Tennis Tour.
The Wimbledon was also suspended while the French Open organisers have decided to hold the event in September.
“The ITF is committed to taking a fair and equal approach to the multiple stakeholders affected by the challenges we now face. The organisation can continue to operate effectively. We are constantly reviewing our activity and operations in order to minimise the impact of this pandemic on stakeholders, players, officials and staff,” the ITF said on their website.
