The ITF is here to develop and grow tennis around the globe, working with our member national tennis associations and affiliated regional assocations to identify rising talent and build new and better facilities. And we're here to support players on every step of their development, from playground to podium
We focus our funding across six pillars that cover all areas of development: Performance, Participation, Education, Facilities, Events and Administration & Resources. Since 2017, the ITF has spent more than $50 million on development. In addition there are annual contributions from Olympic Solidarity and the Grand Slam Player Development Programme (GSPDP), which the ITF administers on behalf of the Grand Slam® Board
Find out moreOur aim is to get more people involved in tennis, whatever their age, gender, playing standard and physical ability. At the same time, we work to develop talented players, especially from under-resourced and under-represented countries. The ITF gives them the opportunities, structure, knowledge, and expertise so they can compete nationally, regionally and, ultimately, internationally
We support national associations to help them put in place projects to develop the next generation of players. Our Development Officers are on the ground to help our associations do this, increasing opportunities for people to play and helping to develop their most talented players. Each ITF member national association is assessed for its eligibility to benefit from these projects
What is my National Association eligible for?We look to create opportunities all over the world. To make this a reality, we fund a range of international and regional projects. Our six affiliated regional associations run some regional development projects for us, while our tennis development team manages international projects, including: Grand Slam® Player Grant Programme, International GSPDP Teams, ITF Recognition of National Training Centres, ITF Facility Grants, ITF Digitalisation Grant Programme, ITF Subscription Rebate Programme and the Junior Tennis Initiative (JTI)
The ITF is committed to helping and supporting talented players as they develop their game
We start by identifying the best up-and-coming players, then put them on our Performance Pathway. The journey starts at the national level through the Junior Tennis Initiative (JTI) for 14 & under players. The most talented players from developing nations are supported with training and touring team opportunities, and have a chance to be selected for grants and international touring teams funded by the Grand Slam Player Development Programme
Our 10 full-time Development Officers work around the world to help focus the ITF’s strategy to meet national associations’ needs. Working with the associations, they evaluate and monitor how funds and resources are used. On the ground on a day-to-day basis, they work to bring the right programmes and training to both players and coaches. They also play an important role in identifying talent and co-ordinating regional competitions
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Cecilia Ancalmo, Central America -
Amine Ben Makhlouf, West, North & Central Africa -
Amir Borghei, West Asia -
Vitor Cabral, Europe -
John Goede, Caribbean -
Cesar Kist, South America -
Tapiwa Masunga, Southern Africa -
Thierry Ntwali, East Africa -
Pairin Panjasilpa, Pacific Oceania -
Jonathan Stubbs, South, South East and East Asia