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ITFWORLD SUMMER 2017 1 www.itftennis.com Front cover photography by Paul Zimmer. EDITOR Joanne Burnham CONTRIBUTORS Sandra Harwitt, the author of The Greatest Jewish Tennis Players Of All Time, has covered tennis and other sports for over 25 years. She is a regular contributor to ESPN.com and Associated Press. Jamie Renton is the ITF's Senior Coordinator, Digital Services and works across the ITF's family of websites. Ravi Ubha is a tennis broadcaster and writer. His written work has appeared on CNN.com, in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and on Tennis.com. Ravi is a keen player himself and has won Wimbledon many times – in his dreams. Clive White is a former tennis correspondent of Britain's The Sunday Telegraph and was Team Leader for the London 2012 Olympic News Service at Wimbledon. He regularly writes for DavisCup.com and FedCup.com. PHOTO CREDITS Corinne Dubreuil, Mathilde Dusol, Gallo Images, Ray Giubilo, Peter Hershey/Unsplash, Daniel Kopatsch, Henk Koster, Jaime Lopez, Kate Whitney Lucey, Fred and Susan Mullane, Adam Nurkiewicz, DwiAri Setyadi, Dave Shopland, SMP Images, Ben Solomon, Srdjan Stevanovic, Tennis Australia, Tennis Foundation, Tonkinphotography/Shutterstock.com, Nikita Uspenskiy, Paul Zimmer. DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Clarus · www.clarus-design.com ITFWorld is published by ITF Ltd, PO Box N-272, Nassau, Bahamas. All rights reserved throughout the world. No part of ITFWorld may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the publisher. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher. The publishers accept no responsibility for return of manuscripts, photos or artwork, but if you send material you must include an SAE. Whilst we make every effort to ensure that all editorial material is factually correct at the time of going to press, we cannot accept responsibility if any errors occur and for matters arising as a result. Views expressed in ITFWorld do not necessarily reflect official ITF policy. It should not be inferred that products advertised in this magazine are officially approved by the ITF. © 2017 ITF Ltd. Please address all correspondence regarding ITFWorld to Joanne Burnham, ITF Communications Department, ITF Licensing UK Ltd, Bank Lane, Roehampton, London SW15 5XZ, UK. Email: joanne.burnham@itftennis.com IN THIS ISSUE 2 WELCOME MESSAGE From ITF President David Haggerty. 4 AGM VOTES FOR DAVIS CUP AND FED CUP REFORMS The ITF Conference & AGM passed some important changes for the ITF's flagship events, and nations were updated on the progress of ITF2024. 8 A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY Financed by the Grand Slam Development Fund, the new International Player Grand Slam Grants are having an immediate impact, according to the players receiving them. 12 BACK ON TOP The resurgence of the men's old guard continued in the midsummer Slams, with Rafa and Roger spectacularly reclaiming their favourite major titles. By contrast Jelena Ostapenko surprised everyone in Paris, and Garbine Muguruza was victorious at the All England Club. Ravi Ubha reports. 18 FRANCE'S GAME PLAN Why have the French become such a force to be reckoned with on the ITF Seniors Circuit? Jamie Renton talks to the FFT to understand the secret of their recent success. 22 JUNIOR SLAM SPOTLIGHT: ROLAND GARROS AND WIMBLEDON Four more new names were etched on junior Grand Slam singles trophies in Paris and London. Sandra Harwitt profiles the winners. 26 CENTENARY CLUBS READY TO COMPETE The Association of Centenary Tennis Clubs has announced its competition schedule for 2017. 28 CREATING CHAMPIONS Renowned coaches Sergio Casal and Emilio Sanchez were honoured in Paris alongside the World Champions. Clive White was there. 30 NEWS ROUND-UP Recent stories from around the ITF. 32 LOOKING AHEAD There's a full schedule for the remaining months of the year. CONTENTS SUMMER 2017 THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS FEDERATION'S OFFICIAL MAGAZINE 64 12 8 12 8 18

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