Summary ITF defended its decision to sign up betting company to sponsor its Davis Cup and Fed Cup events.
PARIS (AFP) - The International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Wednesday defended its decision to sign up one of the world s top online betting companies to sponsor its flagship Davis Cup and Fed Cup events.
Betway was introduced as an international sponsor at last week s Fed Cup final in Prague.
The company s sponsorship of both the men s and women s team competitions will continue for three years until 2018.
"All elements of the new partnership are fully compliant with the rules and interpretations of the tennis anti-corruption programme," an ITF statement said.
ITF president David Haggerty was also quick to reassure fans that the sport s welfare was in good hands.
"The ITF welcomes Betway to our family of sponsors," said Haggerty.
"Betway is a well-respected international betting brand. The ITF and Betway share the mission to keep the sport of tennis clean."
