ITF confirms Masters Tour Player Panel for 2026–27
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed the results of the elections for the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour Player Advisory Panel, with the incoming panel members to serve a two-year term in 2026 - 27.
The panel – which consists of players from all regions and various age groups - is a forum for players to provide their input and have their say on how the Tour is run, with members elected by their fellow players. The elected members will meet at least two times per year and can make recommendations to the ITF Masters Committee, which in turn reports to the ITF Board of Directors.
The ITF World Tennis Masters Tour achieved a record year in 2025 with 651 tournaments held in 72 nations, and over 42,000 unique active players competing on the Tour, enjoying the many benefits that Tour provides its participants.
Following a nomination process which included nominations from 281 players, a total of 17 members have been elected after votes received from 1,821 players.
Matt Byford, ITF Executive Director, Juniors, Masters and Beach Tennis, said: “We thank all nominees and the global Masters tennis community for their engagement and commitment to the Tour. The Tour has built excellent momentum in recent years with record numbers of tournaments and active players, and we very much look forward to working with the new Player Advisory Panel as we continue to shape the future of the World Tennis Masters Tour together.”
The elected players are as follows:
|
Player Panel Member |
Age Group |
Region |
|
Rakesh Kohli (India) |
50-65 |
Asia |
|
Rebecca Davidson (Great Britain) |
30-45 |
Europe |
|
Avnish Rastogi (India) |
50-65 |
Asia |
|
Jaume Bañeras (Spain) |
50-65 |
Europe |
|
Cora Wills (Canada) |
50-65 |
North America |
|
Joakim Berner (Finland) |
50-65 |
Europe |
|
Pawan Jain (India) |
50-65 |
Asia |
|
Frankvan Lerven (Netherlands) |
70-90 |
Europe |
|
Emre Cagri (Turkiye) |
30-45 |
Europe |
|
Felix Riba (Spain) |
70-90 |
Europe |
|
Carolina Aravena Olivos (Chile) |
30-45 |
South America |
|
Ahmed Elsheikh (Egypt) |
30-45 |
Africa |
|
Carolyn Nichols (USA) |
70-90 |
North America |
|
Manon Kruse (Germany) |
30-45 |
Europe |
|
Marjory Love (Great Britain) |
70-90 |
Europe |
|
Stephen Dance (Australia) |
70-90 |
Oceania |
|
Andrea Ayas (Mexico) |
30-45 |
Central America & Caribbean |
To ensure broad geographical representation, each ITF region is represented on the panel. Additionally, there is a requirement for a minimum of six female and six male players, as well as at least four players from each of the age groups that form the Masters Tour (for example, 30 - 45, 50 - 65, and 70 - 90+).