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Eclat officially launches SPOTV in Southeast Asia, adds Wimbledon and US Open rights
South Korean firm Eclat Media Group has announced the launch of its SPOTV pay-television and digital platform in Southeast Asia, and the addition of Wimbledon and US Open tennis to its rights portfolio
Wimbledon extends Keith Prowse hospitality deal until 2026
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), organiser of the Wimbledon Championships, has extended its deal with Keith Prowse to be its official hospitality provider
Record viewing figures on Sky for first Wimbledon final featuring Italian
Sunday’s men’s Wimbledon final between Italy’s Matteo Berrettini and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic attracted a television audience in Italy of over 4 million viewers.
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AELTC extends BBC’s Wimbledon deal to 2027 and ESPN’s to 2035
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), organiser and commercial rights-holder of the Wimbledon grand slam, has extended its agreement for media rights to the tournament with UK public-service…
Wimbledon launches ‘everyday’ clothing range
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), organiser of the ongoing Wimbledon Championships, has collaborated with brand and customer experience agency VMLY&R London to launch a new streetwear…
Discovery sublicenses free-to-air Wimbledon rights from Sky NZ
Media company Discovery has sublicensed free-to-air rights to the Wimbledon tennis tournament from pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand
Proof of vaccination or negative test required at 2021 Wimbledon Championships
Ticket holders to the 2021 Wimbledon Championships will be required to display proof of having received a Covid-19 vaccination or a negative lateral flow test to enter this year’s tournament as it prepares t…
Five more years for Jaguar at the Wimbledon Championships
Luxury car brand Jaguar has renewed its sponsorship of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) as the official car of tennis' Wimbledon Championships
LTA announces 2020 financial results, including £30m revenue drop
The Lawn Tennis Association has published its financial statements for 2020, showing the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the British tennis governing body
Stan Sport nearing 150,000 subscribers, says Nine CEO
Nine Entertainment chief executive Mike Sneesby has claimed that its recently-launched streaming service Stan Sport is the ‘largest reaching streaming sports platform’ in Australia.
Wimbledon to play on middle Sunday from 2022 as 25-per-cent capacity eyed this year
Wimbledon will break with tradition by staging matches on the middle Sunday from 2022, as the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) confirmed plans to stage this year’s edition of the grand s…
AELTC names former IMG and Universal executive Henderson as commercial director
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), organiser of the Wimbledon Championships tennis Grand Slam, has appointed former IMG and Universal Music Group executive Gus Henderson as its new commercial…
Pandemic insurance payment of £174m offsets £288m decline in AELTC turnover
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), organiser of the Wimbledon Championships, has so far received £174m ($241.4m/€200.8m
AELTC planning 8,000-capacity ‘Parkland Court’
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) has spelled out its ‘Tennis in an English Garden’ vision, outlining that a new 8,000-capacity show court will be part of its expansion plan.
Wimbledon ‘likely’ to go ahead with reduced capacity and no queue
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), the organiser of the Championships, Wimbledon, has released a statement detailing its intentions for the 2021 edition of the grand slam, saying that…
Tennis bodies form ‘T-7’ group to address future model of the sport
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the sport’s four grand slam tournaments have united to form a new working gro…
AELTC names Willis as comms and marketing director, commercial director search continues
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, organiser of the Wimbledon tennis championships, has announced the appointment of Alexandra Willis as communications and marketing director, starting August…