TOURS AND PLAYER PATHWAY
In 2022, our goal is to increase
tournament opportuni es for all players
aged 30 and over, with a focus on
increasing par cipa on in the 30, 35, 40
and 45 age categories. We will introduce
short-length events of three days or less,
for example, to ensure more people aged
30-45 can take part.
Whilst the ITF Seniors ranking will
remain the primary measure within the
tour, from May 2022 the ITF World
Tennis Number (WTN) is also being used
as part of a player's acceptance criteria to
play singles at ITF Seniors tournaments.
Where players do not have an ITF
Seniors ranking, the WTN will be used.
We want to take tennis for players aged
30 years and over to new des na ons
across the world, to further showcase
the diversity of the game. As such,
we're introducing more flexibility to the
bidding process for hos ng the ITF World
Championships from 2023 onwards.
Those applying will now be able to host
a minimum of two age groups (previously
three age groups), ensuring more na ons,
who previously may not have had the
number of courts required, are able to
stage these popular events.
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