David Haggerty

Coronavirus Outbreak: ITF advises tennis players to seek government aid wherever possible amidst COVID-19 shutdown

The London-based ITF has had to postpone 900 tournaments across all its circuits because of the virus and has put half its staff on furlough

Coronavirus Outbreak: International Tennis Federation to furlough staff, 900 tournaments postponed

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) said 900 tournaments across all its circuits had been postponed so far because of the coronavirus pandemic and that it was furloughing half its staff.

Coronavirus Outbreak: International Tennis Federation puts about half its staff on furlough, cutting salaries

The move includes a 30 percent pay drop in 2020 for International Tennis Federation President David Haggerty and reductions of 10 or 20 percent for others.

Former World No 1 Lleyton Hewitt says success of ATP Cup has put ITF under pressure over revamped Davis Cup

The team-based ATP Cup, organised by the men’s tour and Tennis Australia, was staged six weeks after the week-long Davis Cup finals in Madrid in November and earned rave reviews from players and fans alike

American legend Billie Jean King believes allowing coaching from stands is a 'no brainer', says it will generate interest in sport

American great Billie Jean King believes allowing coaches to signal to players from the stands during matches is a 'no brainer' that will create more interest in tennis.

ITF to monitor WTA's on-court coaching trial this year, says president David Haggerty

International Tennis Federation is still opposed to on-court coaching outside of team competitions but the world governing body will use data from a WTA Tour trial this year to revisit the issue

Tennis authorities remain committed on Davis Cup-ATP Cup merger, says ITF chief David Haggerty

Tennis chiefs are committed to merging the Davis Cup and ATP Cup into a single men’s world team event and concrete plans could be in place by June, International Tennis Federation (ITF) President David Haggerty said.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino joins IOC, ends five-year period of no representation by football in Olympic body

Gianni Infantino joins International Tennis Federation chief David Haggerty and Japanese Olympic Committee president Yasuhiro Yamashita as the IOC’s latest members.

Simona Halep named 2018 ITF World Champion for first time, Novak Djokovic picks up men's singles award

Simona Halep has enjoyed Grand Slam success in 2018, claiming her maiden major title at Roland Garros and reaching the final at the Australian Open.

Argentina, Great Britain given wild cards for 2019 Davis Cup finals as ITF unveils qualifiers draw

Argentina and Britain have been awarded wild cards into the 2019 Davis Cup, the first to be played under a radically changed format, organisers announced Wednesday.