New look in New York The decision to install a retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadiumwas made during Dave Haggerty's time at the United States Tennis Association
‘AS A LEADER I THINK YOU CAN'T BE AFRAID TO HAVE PEOPLE TELL YOU THAT YOU'RE WRONG, BECAUSE IT’S NOT NECESSARILY A POPULARITY CONTEST’
momentous decisions weremade to install a roof over Arthur Ashe Stadiumand to build a huge national tennis centre in Florida. At the ITF, the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup have been transformed during his reign: defying those who insisted the home-and- away aspect of the two team competitions should be sacrosanct, Haggerty steered through the changes that have seen both events culminate in finals at neutral venues withmultiple countries competing in shortened ties. “As a leader I think you need to have a vision and not be afraid to have people tell you you’re wrong, because it’s not necessarily a popularity contest,” Haggerty said. “When I came in, what I sawwas a real possibility to grow the ITF’s revenue, whichwould enable us to expand themission and grow the game. The only way to
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