The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the International Para-standing Tennis and Padel Association (IPSTPA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote collaboration between both organisations.

The MOU recognises the clear alignment in values and the ITF’s commitment to the expansion of access to tennis, regardless of the barriers created by disability.

The agreement with IPSTPA will allow the ITF to learn more about the existing regulation and governance of para-standing tennis, as well as its playing environment and long-term strategy. It will also allow IPSTPA to benefit from some of the experience the ITF has acquired in its role as global governing body – including, for example, in governance and in the development of other disability variations like wheelchair tennis.

A fundamental pillar of the ITF ‘2024+4’ strategy is ‘opportunity,’ which reflects the ITF’s focus on ensuring tennis is a sport that is inclusive for all.

As part of this strategic objective and the ITF’s overall purpose, the organisation is engaging with groups like IPSTPA that represent the interests and tennis variations (including variation for those with physical disabilities) to gain greater understanding of the current landscape for these formats and assess the potential for future growth in participation and playing opportunities.

This MOU is an exciting milestone in the ITF’s work in this area and marks the beginning of a valued collaboration with IPSTPA.

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