Belarus Tennis Federation

Belarus Tennis Federation
SportTennis
JurisdictionNational
AbbreviationBTF
Founded1991
PresidentSergei Rutenko
ReplacedTennis Federation of the BSSR / Tennis Federation of the USSR
(founded)1959
Official website
www.tennis.by

The Belarus Tennis Federation (BTF, Belarusian: Беларуская федэрацыя тэніса, romanized: Belaruskaia federatsyia tenisa, Russian: Белорусская федерация тенниса, romanized: Belorusskaia federatsiia tennisa) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in Belarus. Its primary responsibilities include the following:

  • Supporting and developing talented players through training programs, tennis academies, and competitive events.
  • Organizing both national and international tennis tournaments.
  • Managing and enhancing tennis facilities throughout Belarus.
  • Representing Belarus at international tennis organizations such as the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).
  • Promoting the sport at all levels to encourage participation and interest.

The Belarus Tennis Federation (BTF) has produced some notable players, such as Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka, who have achieved great success on the international stage. The BTF plays a crucial role in maintaining and strengthening Belarus's position in the world of tennis.