The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the umbrella organization of all national tennis organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and administers all aspects of tennis sport globally. 210 countries are affiliated with the ITF after seven national federations were added at the 2008 ITF Congress in Rome.
In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ITF suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any International Tennis Federation events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the ITF, as well as from attending or participating in any ITF meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Tennis Federation sent a letter addressing the ITF and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ITF events. The RTF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the International Tennis Federation reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a tennis event in Ukraine.
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There are five continental associations affiliated with the ITF. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the ITF Board meetings.
International Tennis Federation: An overview of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), its functions, and its affiliated continental associations. https://www.itftennis.com/en/
ITF's Suspension of Russian and Belarusian Athletes: A report detailing the ITF's suspension of athletes from Russia and Belarus amidst the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-crisis-tennis-itf-idUSKCN3FQ3RL
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