League: Olympics Sport: Olympics Country: Global Category: Recruiting

International Tennis Federation rebrands as World Tennis amid ongoing changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:05 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

International Tennis Federation rebrands as World Tennis amid ongoing changes

Summary

The International Tennis Federation will henceforth be known as World Tennis. The decision was announced on June 25, 2026, coinciding with a push to redefine the organization's global role in the sport. World Tennis oversees major competitions, including the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. This change aligns with naming trends seen in other sports organizations, aiming for a stronger global identity. World Tennis president David Haggerty emphasized the commitment to a sustainable future for the sport. The name change was approved by member associations last October.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Key Details

•The organization will now be called World Tennis.
•Changes include overseeing tennis at the Olympics and Paralympics.
•The announcement aligns with similar rebranding efforts by other sports federations.
•The name change was ratified by member associations last October.
•Wimbledon starts on Monday, featuring Serena Williams' singles return.

Latest Updates

8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Continuing a sporting trend, the International Tennis Federation is now World Tennis

What they're saying

"
The International Tennis Federation is changing its name to World Tennis. The organization oversees the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup team competitions, as well as tennis at the Olympics and Paralympics. “Today is an opportunity to redefine our role at the heart of world tennis and pledge our commitment to ensuring a strong, sustainable future for this brilliant sport,” World Tennis president David Haggerty said Thursday.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Olympics Olympics

Sources

External links

Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 8:05 AM
Continuing a sporting trend, the International Tennis Federation is now World Tennis
The International Tennis Federation is changing its name to World Tennis. The organization oversees the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup team competitions, as well as tennis at the Olympics and Paralympics. “Today is an opportunity to redefine our role at the heart of world tennis and pledge our commitment to ensuring a strong, sustainable future for this brilliant sport,” World Tennis president David Haggerty said Thursday.

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Sources

Related Stories