TENNIS KISSES ANOTHER EVENT OFF? ITF ANNOUNCES RECORD FED CUP INVESTMENT FOR 2019 • MONEY TALKS

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TENNIS KISSES ANOTHER EVENT OFF? ITF ANNOUNCES RECORD FED CUP INVESTMENT FOR 2019 • MONEY TALKS  |
Photo by @FedCup via Twitter

 

 

Editors Note: this is a format change. It’s glossed over. But this is like Davis Cup. The “super suits” say it’s okay. So it’s okay right?

 

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World Group and World Group II will compete for $7.5 million in prize money – up 100% from 2018

 

The ITF has announced record prize money increases for Fed Cup by BNP Paribas for 2019. Next season the 16 teams contesting World Group and World Group II will compete for $7.5 million, up from $3.7 million in 2018.

 

Following the ITF’s AGM in Orlando, Florida earlier this month, the ITF has also unveiled a timetable for Fed Cup format reform. Several formats and calendar approaches will be assessed including the creation of a new, one-venue tournament for 16 teams to be held in one world-class city with the possibility of one week of home-and-away qualifying.

 

ITF President David Haggerty said: “Following the approval last week of historic changes to the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas, the AGM heard and supported our ambitious plans to create a new and exciting Fed Cup format that will take this historic team competition to new levels. That work starts with an immediate injection of record investment into the 2019 edition of the competition.”

 

Additional changes for 2019 include the introduction of five player teams and third set tie breaks, both designed to support player health.

 

The Chairwoman said: Our aim is to create a team tennis event that works for fans, partners and above all players.

 

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? Really? These statements are BLURRY… (LJ)

ITF statement • We will continue to collaborate with the WTA as we look to improve and enhance the competition for the benefit of women’s tennis. 

• little birdie says • These are exciting times for the Fed Cup?

Players are Maybe in dark… Forming a group of dissenters?

 

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