Hopman Cup leaves Perth, seeks other cities in the world
In a statement, the ITF President David Haggerty commented on the Hopman Cup leaving Perth for a newer venue. The event will not take place in early January anymore as it would coincide with the ATP Cup. "We are committed to continuing to stage the Hopman Cup, which has received interest from cities around the world. We would like to thank Tennis Australia and the Western Australian Government for their involvement in staging an outstanding event over the past 30 years," said Haggerty. "The event would also not be what it is today without the long-standing support of Lucy Hopman and Paul McNamee. The ITF is committed to upholding the core values of the Hopman Cup in the future and is encouraged by the interest that has already been expressed. We are in discussions with potential partners to decide where and when this tournament will next be hosted. We will keep alive the Hopman Cup and look forward to successful future editions of this unique event."
Kris Dent, the Federation's senior executive director for professional tennis, added: “The ITF will engage with players and other stakeholders about evolving the Hopman Cup in line with the spirit of reform and innovation at the ITF. It is important that international mixed-gender events like the Hopman Cup which attract fans in person and through broadcast around the world are protected."
Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic won the last two Hopman Cup titles. "You're not in Perth anymore for Hopman Cup, and this is where it has always been. This is where the spirit is or was, will always be," Federer concluded.
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