The International Tennis Federation will continue to work towards improving the Davis Cup amid low attendances in some ties in September but the governing body is happy with its existing format, ITF chief David Haggerty told Reuters.
Although most ties did well, some top players like Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray said the Finals structure - where the 16 teams were divided into four groups based in four cities - needed a rethink to ensure bigger turnouts.
"Well, I can tell you that we're confident and pleased with the format we have, but we will always continue to find ways to make it even better and stronger," Haggerty said in a video call on Monday. "We know from last year Spain didn't reach the final and we had a full stadium for the semi-finals and the final," he added. "So we know we're in a city that loves tennis.
Haggerty, who beat Germany's Dietloff von Arnim to be re-elected until 2027 with a strong mandate, said he would strive to develop the sport globally."Our responsibility really is ... we're the only body that has 213 nations, we're responsible for growing and developing the sport all around the world for the next generation of players."
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