Tennis
Round-Up: Australian Open uncertainty, Foxtel eyes AFL extension, Tamil Nadu bans online gaming, and more
The first Grand Slam of 2021 could be delayed by one or two weeks from the scheduled January 18 start, due to Covid-19
ATP renews Infosys deal with focus on innovation
Tennis governing body the Association of Tennis Professionals has renewed its association with digital services provider Infosys
Patterns of Play – SAP & the WTA
In the second half of 2019, WTA official global partner SAP ran an activation showcasing how its technology supports the game via a virtual tennis presentation with animated infographics.
ATP extends long-standing Rolex agreement
Luxury watch brand Rolex will continue as the official timekeeper of the ATP Tour, as well as other major ATP tournament assets, in a deal extension starting in 2021
Ralph Lauren replaces Country Road as Australian Open uniform supplier
Fashion brand Ralph Lauren has been named as the ‘Official Outfitter of the Australian Open’ tennis grand slam in a long-term, global sponsorship.
Castore continues teams drive with five-year LTA deal
Castore, the UK-based sportswear brand increasingly moving into the teams kit supply sector, has signed a five-year deal with the Lawn Tennis Association, the national governing body for tennis in Great…
The Greatest Championships – IBM & the AELTC
Technology partner IBM helped the AELTC deliver a digital experience to help Wimbledon fans bereft at the Covid-enforced cancellation of the 2020 tournament.
Data Snapshot: Tennis 2020
The sponsorships of the four tennis Grand Slams – plus the ATP and WTA Tours – had a combined contract value of approximately $367m in 2020.
AELTC extends multiple sponsorship deals
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), organiser of the Wimbledon Championships, has announced it has renewed official supplier deals with Rolex, Jaguar and Robinson’s.
Thank You Key Workers – Evian & the AELTC
With Wimbledon 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19, Official Water Evian rewarded UK heroes fighting the pandemic with a ticket/experience giveaway for the 2021 tournament.
TMGM trading platform acquires Australian Open ‘speed serve’ rights
Online trading platform TMGM has signed its first ever major sports event sponsorship as the ‘Official Online Trading Platform’ of the Australian Open tennis tournament.
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Roland Garros sponsorships stall, but ‘ready to bounce back’ in 2021
The French Open tennis tournament expects slightly lower sponsorship revenues as a result of last week’s reduction in the number of fans allowed to attend Paris’ grand slam tournament, but has reasons to …
Asahi expected on centre stage at Australian Open after Stella Artois sell off
Stella Artois will not return as the lead beer partner for the 2021 Australian Open because the brand is being offloaded by its owner, Japanese drinks group Asahi
Fed Cup renamed after Billie Jean King as Microsoft among new sponsors
The International Tennis Federation has rebranded the Fed Cup, the women’s international teams event, as the Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas in a tribute to the iconic female tennis player and pioneer f…
ITHF unveils interactive fan voting experience, BNP Paribas partnership
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has added a new interactive element to its fan voting initiative, which is being sponsored this year by French international banking group BNP Paribas
Sipsmith gin joins Wimbledon suppliers, Pimm’s stays on the roster
Craft gin brad Sipsmith has been named as the first 'Official Gin Partner' of the Wimbledon Championships.
The deal was made by the tournament organisers the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC)
Nitto extends ATP Finals deal as financial risk switches to Turin promoters in 2021
Japanese medical products company Nitto Denko Corporation has extended its title sponsorship of the season-ending ATP Finals for five more years until 2025
Round-Up: Fans at Roland Garros, three bidders for Serie A, PP Sports sees market correction, and more
The French Open tennis championship at Roland Garros later this month will allow entry to up to 11,500 fans per day - Reuters/CNA