The season-ending tournament of the men’s tour has resided in London since 2009, with the world’s top eight singles players, and leading doubles teams, battling it out at the O2 Arena.

The North Greenwich venue, formerly the Millennium Dome, currently holds the hosting rights through the 2015 edition after extending its deal with the ATP by a further two years in November 2012.

However, Kermode has said interest is high in the contract from 2016, adding a decision will be made on the successful candidate next spring.

“We've got interest from four other regions and we'll make a decision by March or April,” Kermode told UK broadcaster BBC Radio Five Live.

The 2014 World Tour Finals run from November 9-16 with reigning champion Novak Djokovic having already secured his place amongst the top eight singles players, along with Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Stanislas Wawrinka and Marin Cilic.

Since it commenced 44 years ago, the World Tour Finals have been staged in 14 different cities including Tokyo, New York, Lisbon, Sydney and most recently Shanghai, before moving to London.

Friday saw the start of a five-year residency for the season-ending showpiece of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in Singapore.

The WTA has introduced a number of changes to coincide with the tournament’s move from Istanbul, with the event set to run through to October 26 at the new Singapore Sports Hub's 7,500-seat indoor stadium. 

This year’s event is the first of a five-year deal between the WTA and Singapore, which also sees the tournament rebranded from the WTA Championships to the WTA Finals and expanded by four days into a 10-day event of competition, exhibitions and activities for fans.

[Source: Dallas Sports Commission] The tournament, previously held as the New York Open, is one of the longest-running American tournaments on the ATP Tour. Its rich history features some of the top names in tennis, including legends John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Michael Chang, and Andy Murray, and a current generation of stars like Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic, and Reilly Opelka.

"GF Sports & Entertainment is proud to bring the Dallas Open, an elite ATP Tour tournament, to the premier Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex in Dallas, beginning in 2022," said Peter Lebedevs, Tournament Director, Dallas Open. "The Dallas Open will shine a global spotlight on the city and be much more than a one-week tennis tournament. In addition to entertainment programming and unique experiential opportunities throughout the tournament, our partnership with SMU and commitment to the community will be year-round and include business, community, tennis initiatives and events. We would like to thank the City of Dallas, our partners at SMU and the ATP for the incredible support during this process to help us bring this world-class tennis event to a world-class city."

The Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex opened in 2015 and is a preeminent, top-tier facility with both indoor and outdoor courts as well as a training center. The Dallas Open marks the return of ATP Tour level tennis to Dallas for the first time since 1989. The World Championship of Tennis Finals were held in Dallas from 1971-89. The tournament was held at SMU's Moody Coliseum for nine years from 1971-79 before moving to Reunion Arena in 1980, until the final year in 1989.

The Dallas Open will serve as the ultimate entertainment experience for tennis enthusiasts and sports fans in the region. The week-long Dallas Open tournament will showcase top men's singles and doubles talent as well as highlight local youth and collegiate tennis teams as part of GF Sports & Entertainment's commitment to growing the sport and building up the next generation of players. The event will also provide unique interactive opportunities for the business community, with customized platforms for corporate brands to engage with attendees and the community in a meaningful way and entertain with up close hospitality experiences.

The Dallas Open and GF Sports & Entertainment will have a year-round presence in Dallas, including community events and initiatives, partnerships with local business and tennis organizations, as well as support for local youth athletics. The Isner Family Foundation, established by 15-time ATP Tour Champion John Isner and his family, will serve as a non-profit partner for the event. The Isner Family Foundation provides financial support for qualified families to obtain necessities, such as meals, clothing, transportation, convenient lodging, car seats and medical supplies, while their children are under the care of Children's Health, one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric health care providers in the country and the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas.

In addition to the Dallas Open, GF Sports & Entertainment owns and operates the Truist Atlanta Open, another ATP 250 tournament. GF Sports & Entertainment has retained Spectra Partnerships to lead sponsorship sales for the Dallas Open.

The waitlist for Dallas Open premium hospitality and tickets is now live. Fans can visit www.dallasopen.com to join the priority waitlist, and follow the event on social media @DALOpenTennis for all future updates.

John Isner, 15-Time ATP Tour Champion and Dallas Resident said: "I am excited to have an ATP Tour event in my home city and to show off Dallas to the other players on the tour. The Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex is a premier venue, the players are really going to enjoy playing there in front of a knowledgeable tennis crowd. I am also proud to have the Isner Family Foundation be one of the non-profit partners for the Dallas Open, and looking forward to the positive impact the event will have on the local community."

Andrea Gaudenzi, Chairman, ATP said: "It's exciting to have ATP Tour tennis coming to Dallas, a city with such a rich sporting culture and strong roots in tennis. This is an important opportunity for tennis to continue engaging its passionate American fanbase and we look forward to watching the Dallas Open establish itself in its new home from next season."

Rick Hart, Athletic Director, SMU said: "Our commitment to competing for championships and enhancing the student-athlete experience has required investments in our facilities, something made possible by the generous support of our donors. Because of these gifts, we have been able to build some of the finest facilities in the country, including the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex, Turpin Stadium and Brookshire Family Pavilion. Having a campus asset like this allows us to host a premier ATP Tour tennis event and bring top-level professional tennis back to Dallas at the Hilltop."

Monica Paul, Executive Director, Dallas Sports Commission said: "The Dallas Sports Commission is incredibly proud to partner with GF Sports & Entertainment and ATP to launch the 2022 Dallas Open. We are excited to host world-class play at the premier Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex, as the tournament grows roots in Texas and provides fresh opportunities for players and fans."