International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty talks about the federation's decision to review its stance on gambling sponsorship, the impact of Covid-19 on its commercial agreement with Kosmos Holdings for the Davis Cup and plans to introduce a new skill rating system for players. Ben Cronin reports.
World Cup of Tennis | Piqué influence and Rakuten investment underpins ITF’s Davis Cup revamp
The ITF has struck a 25-year, $3bn partnership with the Kosmos investment group to replace the Davis Cup with a season-ending, one-week World Cup of Tennis. ITF president David Haggerty and chief operating officer Kelly Fairweather spoke to Ben Cronin about the changes at the recent SportAccord.
The Leader: David Haggerty
International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty writes exclusively for SportBusiness International about his plans for the sport after being appointed to the helm of the governing body in September
Sportradar agrees three-year extension to ITF data deal
Sports betting and data services company Sportradar has agreed a three-year extension to its data rights agreement with the International Tennis Federation
WTA brings in FanDuel as inaugural gaming partner
The Women's Tennis Association has announced a partnership with leading United States-based gaming operator FanDuel, which has been designated the organization's authorized gaming operator in North, South,…
Betway becomes Miami Open official sports betting partner
Global gaming operator Betway has secured a deal to become the official sports betting partner of the Miami Open, which takes place from March 22-April 4 at Hard Rock Stadium.
Rivals Stats Perform and Sportradar team up on WTA data delivery
Stats Perform has teamed up with fellow sports media and betting data provider Sportradar to deliver official data from the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) for the latter’s in-play tennis odds and tra…
Webinar replay | Understanding NFTs and the value proposition for sport
In this recording of a webinar which ran on November 24, SportBusiness speaks to the experts to understand how sports organisations can structure their NFT offerings to deliver the maximum commercial returns, while also ensuring they don’t alienate their fans.
Nascar racing at full speed to establish significant presence in the metaverse
Nascar managing director of gaming and esports Nick Rend tells SportBusiness why the stock car series is placing as much of a priority on establishing an all-encompassing digital presence as one in the physical world. Bob Williams reports.
Sorare’s Nicolas Julia and Ryan Spoon on advancing the market for NFTs
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Sorare chief executive and co-founder Nicolas Julia and chief operating officer Ryan Spoon. Fisher and Russo also discuss the record-setting naming rights agreement in Los Angeles, California, between Anschutz Entertainment Group and cryptocurrency company Crypto.com, global sports data company Sportradar’s large-scale contract renewal with the National Basketball Association, and Fenway Sports Group’s advancing efforts to purchase the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins.
“Right time, place and approach” | Detroit City FC caps remarkable rise with move to USL
Detroit City FC co-owner and chief executive Sean Mann speaks to SportBusiness about the club's rapid rise up the US soccer pyramid and plans for the future in the USL. Bob Williams reports.