IC Council News

November 2019
ITF AGM Report

ITF AGM Report

Paul McNamee, IC of Australia and Executive Committee member attended the recent ITF AGM meeting, as an observer on behalf of the IC. The main agenda matters were in relation to the Presidential and Board elections, and Paul had the following to report:

"I had a productive discussion with the chair of the ITF’s Rules of Tennis Committee, amongst others. I explained to the chair the history of the IC’s role as (previously) an observer on this committee, especially in its role as custodian of the spirit of the game.

We touched on issues such as consistency of time between points on the ATP and WTA Tours and at ITF events, scoring of matches (e.g. all Grand Slams are different in the 5th set), grunting and, importantly, investigations into the merits of in match coaching. Most encouragingly, the chair supported the concept of the IC’s observer role being reinstated. However, it would require significant broader support I imagine before the observer role could be reinstated.

One rule change which went to the floor of the AGM was in relation to rule 29 of the rules of Tennis to extend the time between points from 20 to 25 seconds. The remaining parts of the rule would remain intact, including the principle that play should be continuous.

The reasons given were:

(1) harmony across all bodies - ATP, WTA and ITF, given ATP & WTA operate on 25 seconds

(2) physiological, in that the demands of the modern game justify it

(3) data shows that it will only have a minimal increase on the length of matches

The motion was carried by a 92% majority.

Given the IC is an observer at the AGM, we are not in a position to comment on a proposed resolution on the floor, which makes it important that the IC may one day again have a presence at the Rules of Tennis Committee.

I do appreciate the support which was given to me by the IC Council to attend."

Previous Article Cufflinks still available
Next Article Mexico win the North American IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge
What to look forward to in 2017 What to look forward to in 2017

What to look forward to in 2017

After a successful year of fixtures and events in 2016, the IC Council and ICs of the World are now gearing up for another full year of fixtures for IC members across the board
Paul Hutchins is awarded an MBE Paul Hutchins is awarded an MBE

Paul Hutchins is awarded an MBE

The IC Council would like to extend their congratulations to Paul Hutchins, for receiving an MBE award for services to tennis. 
Sir Andy Murray Sir Andy Murray

Sir Andy Murray

After a tremendous year of record breaking accomplishments, Andy Murray has become Britain's youngest Knight of modern times. 
Andy Murray World Number 1 Andy Murray World Number 1

Andy Murray World Number 1

IC of GB Member, Andy Murray, wins historic Barclays ATP World Tour Finals to end the year as World Number 1
Osamu Ishiguro Osamu Ishiguro

Osamu Ishiguro

Osamu Ishiguro, longstanding member of the IC of Japan, passes away
Andy Murray - World Number 1 Andy Murray - World Number 1

Andy Murray - World Number 1

Many congratulations to IC of GB Member, Andy Murray, who is the new world number 1
Joshua Howard-Tripp wins Curro Junior ITF Title Joshua Howard-Tripp wins Curro Junior ITF Title

Joshua Howard-Tripp wins Curro Junior ITF Title

Joshua Howard-Tripp, one of the South African team members from the Compass IC Junior Challenge Worldwide Finals, wins Curro Junior ITF Title
First678910111214