Tennis
Trio of partners seal Wimbledon extensions
Accor and Lavazza completes French Open roster
French hotel group Accor last month signed a three-year deal with the French Federation of Tennis (FFT) from 2015 to 2017 to become an Official Supplier of the French Open.
Perrier refreshes long-running French Open deal
Mineral water brand Perrier has extended its long-standing association with the French Open tennis championships.
Jaguar serves up Wimbledon partnership
British car manufacturer Jaguar has reached a deal to become the official car of the Wimbledon Championships tennis grand slam.
Lavazza: Focusing on presence at Grand Slams
Italian coffee brand Lavazza wants to develop its association with tradition and national heritage by expanding its presence at the tennis Grand Slams.
Lavazza adds French Open to grand slam portfolio
Italian coffee brand Lavazza has enhanced its presence at tennis’ grand slam events by becoming an official supplier of the French Open.
Hisense: Eyes on the US as portfolio expands
Chinese consumer electronics brand Hisense is focusing on the US, Western Europe and Australia as it looks to use sponsorship to increase awareness outside its home market of China.
Accor seals three-year stay at Roland-Garros
Hotel group Accor has reached an agreement to become an official supplier to the French Open tennis tournament.
Evian: Using premium properties to maintain customer relationships
Danone-owned mineral water brand Evian wants to engage customers and promote healthy lifestyles using its long-term partnerships with premium sports properties.
Claro enhances tennis presence with Miami Open deal
Claro, a subsidiary of Latin American telecommunications company América Móvil, has expanded its presence in professional tennis by striking a deal to become a sponsor of the 2015 Miami Open.
ATP World Tour looking good with Maui Jim
Sunglasses brand Maui Jim has entered into a global partnership with the Association of Tennis Professionals.
RumChata toasts BNP Paribas Open sponsorship
Cream liqueur producer RumChata has entered into a sponsorship deal with the BNP Paribas Open, a combined tournament of the men’s ATP World Tour and women’s WTA Tour.
Lavazza serves up US Open deal
Italian coffee brand Lavazza has entered a multi-year commercial partnership for the US Open grand slam tournament under a deal with the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
Millennium BCP invests in Estoril Open
Portuguese banking group Millennium BCP has reached a long-term agreement to become the title sponsor of the new Estoril Open ATP World Tour tennis event.
Indian Wells secures trio of new sponsors
The men’s ATP World Tour and the Women’s Tennis Association Tour have secured three new sponsors for their combined Indian Wells tournament in California, US.
ATP seals Skins tie-up
The Association of Tennis Professionals has agreed a partnership with compression garment manufacturer Skins.
ABN Amro: New direction on sponsorship strategy
Dutch bank ABN Amro has undergone a major change in sponsorship strategy since Sports Sponsorship Insider last spoke to the brand in February 2014.
NEC extends with Wheelchair Tennis Masters
Japanese IT services company NEC has opted to extend its title sponsorship of the International Tennis Federation’s Wheelchair Tennis Masters tournament.