In a press release sent to the editors, Ion Cyriac (as FRT President Emeritus) is calling for the resignation of David Haggerty, President of the International Tennis Federation.

context:

• The ITF (International Tennis Federation) has announced the termination of cooperation with Kosmos (started in February 2018), which is managed by Gerard Pique, a former Barcelona and Spain player.

• The format of the Davis Cup was completely changed (to the displeasure of many), Kosmos undertook to bring spectators and money according to the signed contract with the ITF (Pique’s company promised to invest more than three billion dollars in the new format of the competition). next 25 years).

Upon learning of the termination of the agreement between the ITF and Kosmos, Ion Cyriak reacted instantly, the businessman demanded the resignation of David Haggerty.

“To the attention of Mr. Dave Haggerty, President of the International Tennis Federation

Mr. President,

As the Honorary President of the Romanian Tennis Federation, a founding member of the ITF since 1913, a three-time Davis Cup finalist, I remind you that four years ago, in front of 600 representatives of international tennis, you made the following commitment:

“to increase the visibility, popularity and financial position of the glittering world of tennis, the Davis Cup, through a partnership with Cosmos (a 25-year partnership).”

Then I warned you that it would destroy the most important competition in world tennis and it would last no more than 2-3 years.

Today you announced the end of cooperation. I was right!

In this regard, I hope that you will have the decency to resign.” Ion Tiriacus.

At the age of 65, David Haggerty has been President of the ITF since September 2015.