ITF dilutes Olympic tennis field

The International Tennis Federation appears willing to risk watering down the field at the Tokyo Olympics to increase participation in its regional sports competitions

The 2016 formula for the singles draws had six “ITF places” each. But 11 of the 12 selected were ranked in the top 115.

Those 12 spots now will be called “Continental Qualification” places. 

The 2018 Asian Games and 2019 African Games champions, and 2019 Pan-American finalists, will get eight of the spots. They only need to be in the top 300.

“This initiative forms part of our commitment under the ITF2024 strategy to secure mutually beneficial partnerships,” ITF president David Haggerty said.

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