Honouring Outstanding Performance: Chatrier Award
CELEBRATING DEDICATION TO TENNIS
The Philippe Chatrier Award - named after former French player, Davis Cup captain and then-ITF President Philippe Chatrier - is presented to an individual or organisation who has given long and outstanding service to the game.
2026 Philippe Chatrier Award winner
'Very emotional for me'
Honorary IOC President Thomas Bach was announced by World Tennis as their 2026 Philippe Chatrier Award winner – the organisation's highest honour.
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2026 Philippe Chatrier Award winner
Thomas Bach
Throughout his IOC presidency, Bach was a strong supporter of tennis and wheelchair tennis. The Olympic Games, alongside the Paralympics is an unmatched global platform for the sport. They also provide vital funding for World Tennis to carry out its mission of growing the game around the world.
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