ABOUT

Karl Hale is one of the most respected persons in the tennis industry. With over 40 years of experience, Hale stands at the forefront of the sport. A calculated thinker, with deep knowledge and background in the

sport, he has a very accomplished and unique tennis history. He played competitive tennis internationally, participated as a player and coach in Davis Cup for Jamaica and is a former Fed Cup Coach for Canada. In 2007, Hale was ranked #1 player in the world over 40 ITF.

Karl has been on the PTR/PPR (world’s largest tennis coaching and pickelball organization) for 9 years and is currently serves as president of the organization. He is the only Canadian that is a certified Master Professional by the PTR.

Since 2006, Hale has been the Rogers Cup Toronto Tournament Director, which is the largest one week tournament in the world with past champions Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Chris Evert. Throughout his over 13 year tenure with the Rogers Cup, Hale has developed a reputation for strong leadership and player relations. Embracing the core values of integrity, innovation, and growth, the Rogers Cup has become the largest prize money event in Canada during Hale’s tenure. Championing the Rogers Cup, you can see Hale anywhere from building schools with player’s like Serena Williams to having meetings around the globe promoting the Rogers Cup brand and relationships.

Hale’s philanthropic work is his passion. He has made a dramatic impact in the lives of others through his philanthropic endeavours. Hale founded the Daniel Nestor Charity Event, which has raised over $1,000,000 for North York General Hospital and Tennis Canada’s Go for Gold Fund. He also founded the Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation www.helpinghandsjamaica.com which has raised over $2,000,000 for education in his native Jamaica to build 22 new schools. Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation has impacted the lives of over 10,000 children.

Hale, a sport innovator, continues to create. He founded the Caribbean Cup Tennis Series which is the most attended and viewed tournament series in the Caribbean. The Caribbean Cup, which takes place in Antigua, Anguilla, Barbados, Curacao, Jamaica and USVI, has helped to grow the game of tennis across the Caribbean more than any other tennis series. Hale also recently founded the Canadian Pickleball Series 8 events across Canada.

Always up for a challenge, Hale has completed over 20 triathlons including Ironman Florida. Hale’s adventurous spirit takes him around the globe. This has seen him hike to the top of Blue Mountains in Jamaica (over 8,000 feet), safari through the Masai Mara in Kenya, self camp in Lake Nakuru under waterfalls, venture into the jungles of Madagascar with lemurs, and raft down the white rivers of Costa Rica. Hale has lived in 4 countries - Jamaica, Canada, USA and Japan - and has visited over 100 countries. Hale currently sits on the boards of Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation and the PTR (Professional Tennis Registry). Hale also sits on the advisory committees of Head/Penn and Asics. He has two wonderful daughters Kalista and Alessandra.