Davis Cup becomes official part of 2023 ATP calendar in "unprecedented strategic alliance"
It’s the latest major collaboration between the sport's governing bodies involving international team competitions.
The ATP and International Tennis Federation (ITF) are formally aligned on Davis Cup after announcing “an unprecedented strategic alliance” Monday.
This partnership, which includes Kosmos Tennis, results in the 122-year event becoming an official part of the 2023 ATP calendar. One of the major objectives laid out is to reduce scheduling conflicts for players when nominated to play.
“Our focus is always on creating the best possible experiences for our fans and players. Delivering compelling international team competitions that dovetail with the year-round calendar and continue to innovate is a vital part of that,” said ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi.
As part of the cooperation, the ATP has two of six seats on a newly established Davis Cup Event Committee. The Davis Cup Finals format remains unchanged, with $15 million in prize money up for grabs next year.
“Together with the women’s Billie Jean King Cup, it shows the ITF’s full commitment to delivering spectacular tournaments that players love to play and electrifying battles between nations which fans in the stadium and whole countries love to get behind,” added ITF president David Haggerty.
It’s the latest major collaboration between governing bodies involving team events. It was announced last week that the United Cup, a mixed-team competition bringing together ATP and WTA players, would replace the ATP Cup to open the 2023 season.
Beginning November 22 in Malaga, Spain, eight teams return for the knockout stage to battle it out for the right to become the 2022 Davis Cup champion.