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IF10 Sep 2025, 19:54 from SportsIn
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has appointed Andrés Constantin as Governance Manager to lead a comprehensive constitutional reform process, aiming for completion by the centenary in 2026. Constantin, an expert in governance and human rights, will oversee a participatory process involving Continental Federations, Member Associations, and officials. The reform is based on transparency, inclusivity, independence, accountability, and future-readiness. The ITTF’s approach is notable for its independence and broad participation channels.
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IF7 Aug 2025, 20:01 from InsideTheGames
Ross Hutchins has been appointed as the new CEO of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), succeeding Kelly Fairweather at the end of October. Hutchins, formerly a British player and ATP chief sporting officer, brings experience as a Davis Cup competitor, Olympian, and tournament director. ITF President David Haggerty cited Hutchins' leadership, global perspective, and knowledge of the sport. As CEO, Hutchins will oversee the ITF's strategic vision, global development, international team competitions like the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, and tennis at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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IF5 Aug 2025, 04:35 from SportsInOrganization mentioned: ITF
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has appointed Ross Hutchins as its new Chief Executive, effective end of October 2025. Hutchins, a former professional tennis player with extensive sports management experience, will oversee the ITF's strategic direction, manage top-tier tournaments, and promote tennis development globally. He will focus on expanding competitions like the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, coordinating wheelchair tennis at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and managing ITF Tours. ITF President David Haggerty emphasized Hutchins' experience in building on the organization's recent progress.
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IF2 Aug 2025, 20:37 from InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: ITF
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is rolling out a three-tier (Gold, Silver, Bronze) Electronic Line-Calling (ELC) system to democratize officiating in professional tennis. This initiative aims to extend the use of ELC beyond top-tier tournaments (Grand Slams, ATP/WTA events) to mid-tier (ITF World Tennis Tour) and national/regional championships, ensuring fairer officiating across all levels of competition. The system will be evaluated on accuracy, reliability, feasibility, and appropriateness, with the goal of providing more consistent and objective adjudication, as the current system mostly benefits top-ranked players, while most tennis players don't start earning money until they reach 104th in the world.
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IF10 May 2025, 15:30 from InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: ITF
A New York court partially ruled in favor of the Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) against the ATP in an antitrust case. The court found the ATP's conduct "potentially coercive," raising concerns about undue pressure on players to distance themselves from the PTPA's lawsuit. The ruling prohibits the ATP from retaliating against players involved in the case and requires preservation of communications, but does not ban all tour communications about the lawsuit. The PTPA, launched in 2020 by Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil, aims to reshape power structures in professional tennis and strengthen athletes' rights.