Former Davis Cup captain Paul Hutchins has been appointed head of men’s tennis with Belgian Carl Maes taking the corresponding role in the women’s game.

Maes will be supported by head coach Nigel Sears, a former coach to top players Daniela Hantuchova, Amanda Coetzer and Barbara Schett.

LTA chief executive Roger Draper said: “We asked for ‘world-class’ and that is what we have. The real job starts now for the team. Our new ‘winning’ vision will only be achieved if we all pull together and make sure we bring about real change across British tennis.

“I am very much looking forward to welcoming them all to the LTA.”