The International Tennis Federation (ITF) President, David Haggerty, is scheduled to visit South Africa for two days next week on 11 and 12 June.
The American, who was elected to the helm of the global tennis body in 2015, will meet with the board of Tennis South Africa (TSA) in his time in the country, interact with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and will visit the historic Arthur Ashe Tennis Complex in Jabavu, Soweto. The Soweto facility is one of four Growthpoint National Development Centres rolled out in key areas of South Africa.
Haggerty will be hosted by TSA President, Gavin Crookes, and Federation Vice-president, Riad Davids.
"We are honoured to receive a visit from the ITF President. We look forward to positive discussions about how we can work in partnership to continue to grow the sport in our country," Crookes said.
David Haggerty, Gavin Crookes and Riad Davids are set to address the media during a press conference at Arthur Ashe Tennis Complex in Soweto on Tuesday, 11 June from 15h00. Topics will include:
- The current state of tennis in the country, across Africa and on the global stage.
- The ITF’s views on tennis development, both in South Africa and the African continent.
- The new Davis Cup format – culminating in the new World Finals showpiece in Madrid in November 2019.
From South Africa, Haggerty will be attending the CAT AGM in Madagascar.