International Tennis Federation rebrands as World Tennis amid ongoing changes
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 11:29 AMESPN Tennis — World Tennis launches as old ITF name cast out
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — 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.
"The International Tennis Federation, which oversees the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup and tennis at the Olympics and Paralympics, is changing its name to World Tennis.
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External links- ESPN TennisJun 25, 2026, 11:29 AMWorld Tennis launches as old ITF name cast out
The International Tennis Federation, which oversees the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup and tennis at the Olympics and Paralympics, is changing its name to World Tennis.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 8:05 AMContinuing 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.
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