TORONTO — Tennis Canada president and chief executive officer Michael Downey announced Tuesday he will retire at the end of the year.
Canadian tennis players have enjoyed considerable success during Downey’s 15 years as head of the organization.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Downey left after 2013 to take over as CEO of Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association, but his investment in developing players paid off with Bouchard reaching the 2014 Wimbledon final, and Raonic reaching the men’s final at the All England Club two years later.Article content In addition to Andreescu’s U.S. Open triumph over Serena Williams in New York — Canada first ever Grand Slam singles title — and the Davis Cup win in Malaga, Spain, Downey’s second stint saw Leylah Fernandez advance to the 2021 U.S. Open final, Canada reach the 2019 Davis Cup final and Auger-Aliassime win four ATP Tour titles last year, including three in a row late in the season.
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