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Social Media Case Study: ATP World Tour Finals
Men’s tennis’ season-ending ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) World Tour Finals, held this month at the O2 in London, features the best eight singles players and best eight doubles teams. Social media plays a significant role in promoting the event through the ATP’s ‘Road to London’ campaign.
Tradition meets innovation in Wimbledon’s social media strategy
Frank Dunne looks at how Wimbledon’s social media strategy broadens the reach and value of the Championships while respecting the venerable tournament’s disdain for signs of overt commercialisation.
Belgian police detain 13 in tennis match-fixing investigation
Belgian police have today (Tuesday) detained 13 people as part of a wide-ranging investigation involving authorities from other nations into suspected match-fixing in the lower levels of professional tennis.
French Open embraces esports, raises prize money
Organisers of the French Open tennis grand slam have announced plans to enter into the esports market, along with unveiling an increase of around €3m ($3.7m) to the prize purse for this year’s tournament.
ATP focused on new team tournament amid ITF’s Davis Cup plans
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) executive chairman Chris Kermode has said the men’s tour is still focused on introducing a team event in the wake of reform plans that have been announced for the Davis Cup, hinting that an announcement on the matter could be imminent.
ITF outlines vision behind restructuring of pro tennis
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has unveiled further details behind the transition tour, which will be launched in 2019 as part of a major restructuring of professional tennis.
Sports leagues, teams amplify autism outreach
As dedicated facilities are becoming more commonplace, Rick Snider looks at how sports venues are becoming more adaptive for autistic people.
DFL wants Virtual Bundesliga to be seen as its third competition brand
The Bundesliga's esports property is seen as a valuable tool with which to engage a younger fanbase and expand the reach of the league and its commercial partners. Story by Bob Williams.
As global piracy starts to bite, Asian solutions need cooperation and government
Surveys show that public attitudes to content piracy are positive and ingrained in Southeast Asia. Kelvin Tan asks broadcasters and rights-holders what can be done to head off a growing problem.
Bayern Munich at crossroads as club prepares for life without Hoeness and Rummenigge
As Bayern Munich have all but elected a new club president, Bob Williams takes a look at how the club's executive board is set to change in the coming seasons.