International Tennis Federation
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The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the global governing body for tennis. It oversees international competitions, including the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup (formerly Federation Cup), as well as tennis in the Olympic Games. The ITF works with national associations to govern the sport worldwide, manage the international calendar, and enforce rules and codes of conduct. Professional circuits were also managed by councils composed of representatives from the ITF, players, and tournaments, who collaborated with professional tours to provide services and maintain rankings.12
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tennis…to rules sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the world governing body of the sport.
Read More…to rules sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the world governing body of the sport.
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After an ITF committee had made studies of the so-called “double-strung,” or “spaghetti,” racket, introduced in 1977, which had two layers of strings that imparted topspin on the ball, it was banned by the following rule:
Read MoreAfter an ITF committee had made studies of the so-called “double-strung,” or “spaghetti,” racket, introduced in 1977, which had two layers of strings that imparted topspin on the ball, it was banned by the following rule:
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