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2018 LTA Annual Report
ANNUAL Report 2018 01 Annual Review 2018 Welcome 02 WELCOME It is my pleasure to welcome you to the LTA’s Annual Report for 2018. We made significant progress in our work to grow tennis in Britain last year, the highlights of which are outlined in this report. As you will read in my introduction to the Finance and Governance Report, it was a year of transition for the LTA, where we laid down the foundations for our new long-term strategy published earlier this year. I am proud to have been able to contribute to this work since commencing my role as Chairman in September. My appointment followed that of Scott Lloyd as our new CEO at the start of the year, forming a new leadership team for a new era for our sport. Since taking up his position, Scott has led the We won’t achieve this overnight, and we can’t do organisation in developing and launching our new it on our own. Only by working with counties, vision – tennis opened up. It’s just three words, clubs, and a whole range of individuals and but it is now at the heart of everything we do organisations have we been able to make the and will set the direction for our work in 2019 progress highlighted in this document. and beyond. I hope you enjoy reading about what we achieved They aren’t just words either. We are truly in 2018, and what we plan to in the future. Our passionate about turning our vision into reality, thanks go to everyone who has contributed in and are committed to achieving our long-term any capacity, however big or small, and we look ambition of making tennis a sport that is for forward to that continuing as we work together anyone – all ages, all backgrounds, and all abilities. -
2017 British Tennis Annual Review
ANNUAL REVIEW 2017 / 1 Welcome to the Lawn Tennis Association’s 2017 Annual Review which provides an overview of British Tennis in 2017. The LTA Finance and CONTENTS Governance Report is available to view online at www.lta.org.uk. A video summary of our achievements over the year can be watched Page 4: Welcome online at www.youtube.com/britishtennis Page 7: About Us The LTA works with Great Britain’s leading tennis charity, the Tennis Foundation, to make the sport accessible and inclusive to all and to Page 8: The British Tennis Strategic Plan 2016 – 2019 change lives through tennis. You can view the achievements in this area by viewing the Tennis Foundation’s annual report which can be found at www.tennisfoundation.org.uk Page 12: Section 1: Highlights of 2017 • Highlights of 2017 infographic • Transformational investment IMAGE • Getting more women playing tennis, more often • An inspiring Royal visit • A new Performance strategy Page 24: Section 2: Focus Areas Page 34: Section 3: Drivers Page 50: Section 4: Enablers Page 60: Looking Ahead Page 62: Ways to Play Page 64: Who’s Who Page 65: Contact Us Page 68: British Tennis Today infographic / 2 / 3 CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME In 2017 much progress was made towards our future growth which is why this year we launched the Lawn Tennis Association at the start of 2017. support and guidance to those involved in tennis in goal to get more people playing tennis more often. the largest ever capital investment programme the As we bid to attract more juniors and young people Britain to ensure that together we set and uphold We saw a 14% year on year increase in players sport has ever seen. -
Serving up the Best
PROUD RECIPIENT TOURNAMENT JOHANNA KONTA / GBR 2013/2015 Singles Champion 2015 Doubles Champion MARCOS BAGHDATIS / CYP CAREER HIGH #4 2009/2014 Singles Champion CAREER HIGH #8 VASEK POSPISIL / CAN 2013 Singles Champion SERVING CAREER HIGH #25 UP THE BEST OFFICIAL PROGRAM WELCOME “Welcome to the most celebrated tennis event in the Pacific Northwest.” Debra A. Hewson PRESIDENT & CEO ODLUM BROWN LIMITED On behalf of Odlum Brown Limited, I would like to welcome you to the 2018 Odlum Brown VanOpen, the most celebrated tennis event in the Pacific Northwest. A tournament unlike any other for the players, spectators, officials, volunteers, patrons and partners, we are honoured that the Odlum Brown VanOpen has been awarded the 2017 ATP Challenger Tournament of the Year award. Once again, players from around the world have been invited to come together in good sportsmanship to showcase their athleticism as they take to the courts in what will surely prove to be a terrific competition. As a proudly BC-based investment firm, Odlum Brown Limited has been the Title Sponsor of the Odlum Brown VanOpen for 16 years. We take pride in our long-standing relationship with this world-class event and are thrilled to continue our involvement. Supporting professional tennis and other community initiatives throughout BC is a true passion for all of us at the firm. We hope that you share our excitement for another great year at the Odlum Brown VanOpen! Thank you to the tournament organizers, volunteers and Hollyburn Country Club for helping to make this event possible. I’d like to wish all of the athletes the very best of luck in the tournament, and all of the fans an unforgettable experience. -
United States Vs. Great Britain Davis Cup by BNP Paribas 2014 World Group First Round
United States vs. Great Britain Davis Cup by BNP Paribas 2014 World Group First Round Petco Park San Diego, Calif. * January 31-February 2 INDEX PREVIEW NOTES U.S. AND GREAT BRITAIN PLAYER BIOGRAPHIES U.S. DAVIS CUP TEAM RECORDS U.S. DAVIS CUP INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ALL-TIME U.S. DAVIS CUP TIES RELEASES AND TRANSCRIPTS United States vs. Great Britain Davis Cup by BNP Paribas 2014 World Group First Round Petco Park San Diego, California * January 31-February 2 PREVIEW NOTES The oldest rivalry in Davis Cup history—the United States and Great Britain—will be renewed with a modern twist on a red clay court constructed in the left field of Petco Park in San Diego. The U.S. hosts Great Britain and reigning Wimbledon champion Andy Murray in its first round matchup, Jan. 31 – Feb. 2. It will be the first time Davis Cup is played in an open air baseball stadium in the U.S. and the first time the U.S. Davis Cup team has hosted a tie on clay since the 1992 semifinals (U.S. def. Sweden, 4-1, in Minneapolis). The United States-Great Britain rivalry is the oldest in Davis Cup history, dating back to the first competition in 1900, when the U.S. defeated Great Britain in Boston. The U.S. last faced Great Britain in the 1999 World Group first round in England and won that tie, 3-2, when current U.S. Davis Cup Captain Jim Courier rallied in the fifth and decisive match to defeat Greg Rusedski in the fifth set, 8-6. -
Roland Garros September 26 – October 11, 2020 Women’S Tennis Association Match Notes
ROLAND GARROS SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 11, 2020 WOMEN’S TENNIS ASSOCIATION MATCH NOTES ROLAND, GARROS, PARIS | SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 11, 2020 | €38,000,000 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT wtatennis.com | facebook.com/WTA | twitter.com/WTA | youtube.com/WTA Tournament Website: www.rolandgarros.com | @rolandgarros | facebook.com/RolandGarros WTA Communications: Adam Lincoln, Estelle LaPorte, Ellie Emerson ROLAND GARROS - DAY 7 MATCH-UPS [1] SIMONA HALEP (ROU #2) vs. [25] AMANDA ANISIMOVA (USA #29) Anisimova leads 1-0 Anisimova upset defending champion Halep in QF here last year... Halep in the midst of career-best 16-match winning streak... Anisimova has conceded just four games across opening two rounds [3] ELINA SVITOLINA (UKR #5) vs. [27] EKATERINA ALEXANDROVA (RUS #31) First meeting Svitolina enjoying her highest seeding at a Slam... Alexandrova bidding to reach fourth round at a major for the first time in her career...Svitolina has dropped serve 11 times in her two matches so far KATERINA SINIAKOVA (CZE #61) vs. [5] KIKI BERTENS (NED #8) Series tied 1-1 Bertens beat Siniakova en route to Madrid title last year... Siniakova’s last Top 10 win came in third round here in 2019 against Osaka... Bertens saved a match point during Wednesday’s dramatic win over Errani CAROLINE GARCIA (FRA #45) vs. [16] ELISE MERTENS (BEL #20) Garcia leads 2-0 Garcia triumphed when the two met on Fed Cup duty last year... Mertens is bidding for 29th win of the season... Garcia’s best result across all majors was a QF run in Paris in 2017 [Q] MARTINA TREVISAN (ITA #159) vs. -
Elections on July 27 After Dashti Withdraws Request
SUBSCRIPTION THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013 SHAABAN 18, 1434 AH www.kuwaittimes.net Former leader India’s rupee Robot says Sharapova, Rudd ousts falls 1.88%, space mission Federer crash Australia’s first hits new ‘big stride’ out on black female7 PM record21 low for27 androids Wednesday20 Elections on July 27 after Max 47º Dashti withdraws request Min 32º High Tide 03:01 & 13:55 Human rights body slams mistreatment of expats Low Tide 08:31 & 21:20 40 PAGES NO: 15852 150 FILS By B Izzak Kerry reassures Kuwait on Gitmo KUWAIT: The Cabinet yesterday approved a decree set- ting parliamentary elections on July 27, two days after KUWAIT: Kuwait’s request to release its two nationals the earlier day set last week after a request to the con- held at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp is “taken stitutional court to explain parts of its June 16 ruling very seriously” and there will be a full review process in was surprisingly withdrawn. The court was scheduled to conjunction with the justice department to appropri- issue its explanation yesterday, but during the jury ately address the issue, said US Secretary of State John deliberations, member of the dissolved Assembly Kerry yesterday. At a joint press conference with Deputy Abdulhameed Dashti, who filed the request, surprising- Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh ly withdrew the request and the court accepted the Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Kerry reaffirmed withdrawal and decided not issue any explanation. In that US President Barack Obama was committed to the his request, Dashti said that parts of the June 16 ruling closure of the detention camp and added that the presi- which scrapped the National Assembly and confirmed dent would seek measures so that no detainees were the amendment to the electoral law, were unclear and held any longer than required. -
GRAND SLAMS BARCLAYS ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS DAVIS CUP ATP CHALLENGER TOUR ATP WORLD TOUR AWARDS Atpworldtour.Com Australian Open Championships History
GRAND SLAMS BARCLAYS ATP WORLD TOUR FINALS DAVIS CUP ATP CHALLENGER TOUR ATP WORLD TOUR AWARDS ATPWorldTour.com australian oPen championships history OPEN ERA TITLE LEADERS (SINCE 1968) OPEN ERA DOUBLES TITLE LEADERS MATCH WINS LEADERS (SINCE 1968) 5- Novak Djokovic (2008, ‘11-13, ‘15) 6- Bob Bryan-Mike Bryan (2006-’07, ‘09-’11, 13) Roger Federer 75-12 4- Andre Agassi (1995, 2000-01, ‘03) 4- Mark Edmondson (1980-81, ‘83-84) Stefan Edberg 56-10 Roger Federer (2004, ‘06-07, ‘10) 3- Jonas Bjorkman (1998-99, ‘01) Novak Djokovic 50-6 Ken Rosewall (1953, ‘55, ‘71, ‘72)* Rick Leach (1988-89, ‘00) Andre Agassi 48-5 (*1953 and ‘55 before Open Era) John Newcombe (1971, ‘73, ‘76) Ivan Lendl 48-10 3- Mats Wilander (1983, ’84, ’88) Tony Roche (1971, ‘76-Jan ’77) Pete Sampras 45-9 Kim Warwick (1978, ‘80-’81) Rafael Nadal 45-9 YOUNGEST CHAMPION OLDEST CHAMPION Mats Wilander, 1983 (19y3m) Ken Rosewall, 1972 (37y2m) YEAR SINGLES WINNER (Seed) FINALIST (Seed) SCORE DOUBLES WINNERS FINALISTS 2015 Novak Djokovic(1) Andy Murray(6) 76(5) 67(4) 63 60 Simone Bolelli-Fabio Fognini Pierre-Hugues Herbert-Nicolas Mahut 2014 Stan Wawrinka(8) Rafael Nadal(1) 63 62 36 63 Lukasz Kubot-Robert Lindstedt Eric Butorac-Raven Klaasen 2013 Novak Djokovic(1) Andy Murray(3) 67(2) 76(3) 63 62 Bob Bryan-Mike Bryan Robin Haase-Igor Sijsling 2012 Novak Djokovic(1) Rafael Nadal(2) 57 64 62 67(5) 75 Leander Paes-Radek Stepanek Bob Bryan-Mike Bryan 2011 Novak Djokovic(3) Andy Murray(5) 64 62 63 Bob Bryan-Mike Bryan Mahesh Bhupathi-Leander Paes 2010 Roger Federer(1) Andy Murray(5) 63 -
Sanctions Should Turn Into Opportunity: Shamkhani
WWW.TEHRANTIMES.COM I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 16 Pages Price 10,000 Rials 39th year No.13204 Tuesday SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 Shahrivar 20, 1397 Muharram 1, 1440 Zarif wishes Pharmaceuticals Iran will help Uzbekistan Iranian Oscars born as happy New Year affected by U.S. to prepare for Asian Cup: Cinema Cinema Academy for Jews 2 secondary sanctions 2 Hector Cuper 15 lunches annual awards 16 Iran’s priority is to minimize human casualty in Idlib Sanctions should turn into POLITICS TEHRAN — It internationally considered as both ac- deskis Iran’s priority tive and potential threats to regional to minimize human casualties in and international security. Idlib, a former Iranian envoy to The third priority, he underlined, is Syria has said. that no part of Syria should fall out of opportunity: Shamkhani Speaking to IRNA in an interview the hands of the central government. published on Monday, Mohammad Regarding the Syrian issue, he said Reza Rauf Sheibani said that the sec- the current U.S. administration has See page 2 ond priority is to tackle the existence turned into a mouthpiece for Israel of terrorists in the region which are and Saudi Arabia. Medical tourist arrivals in Iran doubles in spring TOURISM TEHRAN — Medi- the ministry’s medical tourism department deskcal tourist arrivals in told ISNA in an interview published on the country has nearly doubled in the Sunday, “Based on official statistics, the first three months of the current Iranian country attracted over 300,000 medical calendar year, corresponding to spring travelers during the past Iranian calen- 2018, from a year earlier, said an official dar year [ended March 20].” He didn’t with the Ministry of Health.