Title: ITF General Assembly: David Haggerty re-elected president for a third term
Introduction :
The extraordinary and elective general assembly of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) was held recently in Cancun, Mexico. At this important meeting, David Haggerty was re-elected as president of the organization, marking the start of his third consecutive term. This re-election demonstrates the confidence placed in Haggerty to continue his work in the service of the development of tennis on a global scale. In this article, we will return to this general assembly and the ambitions of the re-elected president for the future of the ITF.
David Haggerty, a re-elected president with an ambitious vision:
With 72.94% of the vote, or 318 votes, David Haggerty largely won the ITF presidential election against his German rival, Dietlof Von Armin. This re-election demonstrates the satisfaction of the members of the federation with the work accomplished by Haggerty during his first two mandates.
Since his first election in 2015, Haggerty has spearheaded numerous reforms within the ITF. In particular, he revised the Davis Cup formula, allowing all the nations of the world to participate in the competition through their respective zones. This reform contributed to the expansion and promotion of tennis throughout the world.
Ambitious plans for the future of the ITF:
In his statement after his victory, David Haggerty spoke about his ambitions for the future of the ITF. He plans to work closely with the executive committee and the board of directors to review and refresh the federation’s strategy for the years to come.
Haggerty’s main objective is to consolidate the solid foundations on which the ITF competition is based. He also wants to continue investing in the development of tennis on a global scale, in order to prepare the sport for future generations.
The importance of international collaboration:
To achieve his goals, David Haggerty believes that close international collaboration is essential. He wishes to strengthen the links between the different national tennis federations and encourage exchanges and partnerships between countries.
This international collaboration will share knowledge and best practices to promote tennis around the world. It will also promote diversity and inclusion within the federation, and allow players from all countries to have equal opportunities to develop in the sport.
Conclusion :
The re-election of David Haggerty as ITF President marks the start of an ambitious new mandate for the development of tennis on a global scale. His work in previous years helped reform the Davis Cup and expand the participation of nations around the world. With his ambitious vision and drive to promote international collaboration, Haggerty is determined to prepare tennis for future generations and consolidate the ITF’s role as a major player in the sport.