Tribune News Network
Doha
Dietloff von Arnim, President of the German Tennis Federation (DTB), has announced his formal candidacy to become the president of the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
Arnim’s participation in the presidential race was confirmed by the ITF this week, with the campaign period beginning immediately. The new president will define the direction of the ITF and tennis for the coming four-year term (2024 to 2028). The election is due to take place on September 24, 2023 at the ITF General Meeting in Cancun, Mexico.
Announcing his candidacy, Dietloff von Arnim stated his vision for the future of the ITF and tennis: “I believe leadership in tennis needs to change. We must do better – and I believe we can. This is why I am putting myself forward as a candidate to become the president of the ITF. My goal is to ensure that the ITF is held accountable for our decisions; and that our tournaments, at all levels of the game, are financially secure.
“I want to work much more closely with the Federations – putting them first, and I pledge to be their voice. I will make sure everyone is represented equally, as we adapt for the future and seize the opportunities of the digital age.”
Having been involved in tennis for 45 years, I believe that with new leadership – founded on a principled, positive attitude and an absolute passion for our sport – the ITF’s greatest days lie ahead.”
Arnim has been the President of the DTB for the past two years, having previously been the tournament director at the World Team Cup in Dusseldorf between 2004 and 2012.
In the coming weeks and months, Arnim will be attending all the major Grand Slams, starting with the French Open at Roland Garros, followed by Wimbledon and the US Open. He aims to speak to all federations at every opportunity at these tournaments as well as embarking on an international roadshow to meet those who cannot attend.
