In a groundbreaking development in the world of tennis and legal negotiations, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and Kosmos have amicably settled their dispute over the Davis Cup, proving once and for all that disputes can indeed be resolved faster than a serve by Serena Williams. Witnesses at the lengthy negotiations marvel at how the two parties found common ground without a single overhead smash or double fault. The deal comes after Kosmos, the investment group founded by former Barcelona soccer star Gerard Piqué, was reportedly left in a love-hate relationship with the ITF. Their partnership, established under a lavish 25-year contract, ended more abruptly than Piqué’s last-minute goals in a classic El Clásico. "After much back-and-forth, we realized that we had more in common than we originally thought," said an ITF spokesperson, who spoke under the condition of anonymity while clutching a tennis racket for good luck. "Both parties agree that we both hate losing, especially when it comes to match points or legal points." Sources close to the negotiations revealed that many clauses in the original contract had become contentious, particularly one that stated, “Success of the Davis Cup shall be measured by the number of overpriced popcorn bags sold at matches.” Kosmos apparently believed this was an overly ambitious target, and the two sides spent hours discussing viable alternatives, including a trophy made entirely of tennis balls or a synchronized dance routine to attract younger audiences. The Adobe Creative Suite—a company unlikely to sponsor tennis—was mentioned in jest when a round of mock-ups for potential new logos was circulated. According to insiders, those involved exhausted entire afternoons debating whether to rename the event the “Davis Cup 2.0: The Rematch” or “Davis Cup: The Next Generation.” Despite widespread speculation of an all-out courtroom brawl, the settlement was ultimately forged over a game of charades where representatives from both sides reenacted classic tennis moments. The ITF’s ace move was performing a heartfelt rendition of “I Will Survive” while adding interpretive tennis commentary, finally leading to Kosmos’s acceptance. Now that the dispute has been settled, both parties are said to be eager to put the past behind them—provided none of them steps on a line judge’s foot during their next meeting. In a final show of goodwill, Kosmos and ITF are expected to hold a celebratory match, using inflatable rackets, to symbolize their newfound partnership and eagerness to "serve" the fans better than ever. As always, life’s greatest lessons are learned on the court, even if they require a good laugh and a little backspin to fully appreciate.