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RE: ITF launches ITF World Tennis Tour


Strongbow wrote:

"only the richest can afford to see if they can make the grade" - not true  - if your profile happens to fit some rediculous LTA plan - you will get funding. Sad but true.


 ... but statistically insignificant: even in the brave new world (especially in the brave new world) the number of people that the LTA (or any other nation's TA) "help" is lower than the number of rich people that can indulge their children.

The old way at least pretended to be a meritocracy, with people like Billy Harris in his van able to attempt to climb the ladder, the new way seems to be designed to specifically prohibit oiks with talent from attempting to work their way up the greasy pole.



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As EWS quotes, based on Toni's recent interview:

Toni Nadal: "Who can play under new ITF rules? Only rich people." Thank you, Coach!

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And from Patrick Mouratoglou:

"I agree 100% with Toni and @normansweden . The ITF has to re-think these rules. We have to support the players ranked between 100 and 1000 atp and make things possible for them rather than discourage them".

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Good to see such 'names' adding their tuppence worth.

Not seen or heard from top players?



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indiana wrote:

Good to see such 'names' adding their tuppence worth.

Not seen or heard from top players?


Yes, the silence there is interesting.  



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So the ITF make most of their money from the Davis Cup, they decide to sell this and receive a massive amount of criticism for doing so, yet no one at the ITF loses their job.

Their second largest source of revenue is the results data they sell to gambling companies. These gambling companies complain that they are loosing money because of some fixed matches. The ITF decide to change the whole structure of professional tennis because of this "gambling problem" and receive an even wider amount of criticism. No one loses their job.

Plus they don't chuck out the French president from their board when he has had a recent criminal offence, even though their constitution demands it...again no one loses their job.

I'm not sure what other type of organisation this could all possibly go on at?

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Born2WinTennis wrote:

So the ITF make most of their money from the Davis Cup, they decide to sell this and receive a massive amount of criticism for doing so, yet no one at the ITF loses their job.

Their second largest source of revenue is the results data they sell to gambling companies. These gambling companies complain that they are loosing money because of some fixed matches. The ITF decide to change the whole structure of professional tennis because of this "gambling problem" and receive an even wider amount of criticism. No one loses their job.

Plus they don't chuck out the French president from their board when he has had a recent criminal offence, even though their constitution demands it...again no one loses their job.

I'm not sure what other type of organisation this could all possibly go on at?


 Oddly enough, pretty much any "sports" organisation. (World Cup, Olympics, Formula 1, ...)



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Ha, very true, the ITF are saints compared to FIFA.

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The Austrian Ski Federation, ha ha!



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ITF statement, 5 March:

The ITF has issued the following statement regarding the ITF World Tennis Tour:

"The ITF both understands and is working to address the concerns raised, in particular, regarding job opportunities and player progression.

"We recently increased the Qualifying Draw Size from 24 to 32 players at $15,000 and $25,000 tournaments. Our ability to increase the draw at these event tiers is capped due to a seven-day limit set by the recent Independent Review.

"Other measures are currently being explored by the ITF, including the creation of an ITF hosting fund to increase the number of ITF $15,000 events in 2019.

"We continue our dialogue with the ATP for reinstatement of ranking points at $25,000 events to create job opportunities for a larger group of professional players, absorb players who may struggle to access opportunities at ATP Challenger level, and provide for fairer player progression between ITF and Challenger levels. The women's ITF structure has retained WTA ranking points at $25,000 level and is catering for largely the same number of female players as in 2018.

"We want to reassure the tennis community that we will listen and act where we consider any valid concerns and where we have authority to implement change.

"We are seeing a positive impact, from the success of junior and ITF ranked players at events they have reserved places in, to new countries hosting events following steps to make hosting more affordable and an increase the number of women's $25,000 events.

"This is not a short term project, and will require continued assessment but we are willing to adapt when it is necessary and justified. The ITF is committed to providing a World Tennis Tour that ensures a clearer pathway and fairer progression for talented emerging professional players."


Read more at https://www.itftennis.com/news/302584.aspx#pZkUBxGxhE8CKWqe.99

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"Other measures are currently being explored by the ITF, including the creation of an ITF hosting fund to increase the number of ITF $15,000 events in 2019.

About time - roll it out to 25k's and challengers......

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Ah the 7 day limit on events set by that Independent Review, all of which's recommendations had to be accepted. Or not. It remains the ITF decision makers that implemented all the changes and are responsible for the consequences (such as limiting qualifying fields) that have flowed and they had a duty to look out for and consider. Don't hide behind the review that you set up.

Well done on noticing some disquiet though!

And the 15K hosting fund being explored sounds of interest. Guess it wouldn't be designed for poor GB nor that they would apply for it. No matter that GB could certainly do with some. 



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Some more changes to the ITF World Tennis tour announced this evening. Little by little progress is being made!

 

The ITF Board has issued the following statement following the 19-20 March ITF Board of Directors meeting
The ITF World Tennis Tour is a long-term project and the ITF is committed to making appropriate changes based on player feedback and analysis of data, where it is within its authority to do so.
Unquestionably, the previous structure was not fit for purpose and major change was needed to secure the long-term health and integrity of our sport.
The ITF, ATP and WTA worked together to reform the Player Pathway, an approach that sought to address these issues and incorporate the clear recommendations made by the Independent Review Panel in December 2018.
All three bodies have a continued joint responsibility to monitor, review and make appropriate adjustments in the best interests of players, to achieve the common objective of fair opportunities and a clear pathway in professional tennis.
The ITF Board of Directors has therefore approved the following adjustments to the ITF World Tennis Tour:
- Where Pre-Qualifying / Wild Card competitions are created to offer additional playing opportunities, such events will be governed by the full ITF World Tennis Tour regulations;
- An increase in the Singles Qualifying Draw at Womens World Tennis Tour $60,000, $80,000 and $100,000 tournaments from 24 to 32, where tournaments have the capacity;
- The introduction of a Protected Ranking for the ITF World Tennis Singles and Doubles Rankings;
- Introduction of two (2) reserved places in $15,000 tournament Doubles Draws for teams to be accepted by ATP/WTA/ITF Doubles ranking;
- Introduction of two (2) reserved places in $25,000 tournament Doubles Draws for teams to be accepted by ITF Doubles ranking;
- Improved processing of Tournament Acceptance Lists after the Freeze Deadline to display withdrawals and remove Alternates from all but their highest priority tournament in order to provide more predictable playing opportunities for players;
- An increase in the number of year-end Junior Exempt Project places from three (3) to five (5) for elite ITF Junior players;
- To canvas player feedback on potential introduction of 48 qualifying draws noting that playing twice a day without a day off risks player health issues.
These changes follow the increase in qualifying draws from 24 to 32 players at $25,000 and $15,000 levels announced in February.
While the continued allocation of WTA ranking points at $25,000 tournaments provides for an estimated 650 female professional players, it has become clear in recent weeks, from player feedback and data, that there are issues regarding the mens professional tennis circuit that need resolving.
The decision of the ATP to significantly reduce its points at $25,000 tournaments in 2019 has led to fewer playing opportunities and less progression for male players.
Only the ATP can decide how it allocates its points, but the ITF believes that restoring ATP points at $25,000 tournaments would allow for an uplift in the number of male professional players being provided for from the current 350 to an estimated 600.
A collaborative effort is critical if we are to secure an immediate and effective solution to the issues faced in the mens game and provide much needed certainty to players.



Read more at www.itftennis.com/news/302943.aspx



-- Edited by brittak on Wednesday 20th of March 2019 11:30:02 PM

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Thanks.

I think they are steadily saying that what was introduced was to quote "not fit for purpose".

And indeed the reintroduction of 'proper' men's 25K points ( rather than the planned total removal ) would undoubtedly be helpful. As they are now saying, otherwise the number of ATP points players will be absolutely slashed below previously indicated numbers and progression opportunities greatly limited. So maybe just liaise to try and sort that bit out. Not bothered about what buck they want to pass. Just buck up!

Also, ever thought of indeed just the one rankings scale for players?

Reintroducing weekend qualifying ( even just Sunday ) would help with that potential two qualifying matches in one day issue.



-- Edited by indiana on Thursday 21st of March 2019 12:01:32 AM

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Yes - a good summation there. Wholeheartedly agree with the re-introduction of ATP points for 25ks and also Sunday start qualifying.

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