Tennis
WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai affair
The Women's Tennis Association has suspended its tournaments in China, citing concerns about the welfare of Peng Shuai
Montané joins Prud’homme at L’Équipe to ‘accelerate transformation’
L’Équipe, the French media and publishing group, has recruited Emilie Montané, director of media and production at the French Tennis Federation (FFT), as director of strategy and development.
Davis Cup Finals ‘set to move to UAE’
The International Tennis Federation and its commercial rights-holder for the Davis Cup, Kosmos Tennis, are set to unveil a long-term deal moving the tournament’s Finals to the United Arab Emirates, according t…
Peng Shuai says she is ‘safe and well’ in call with Thomas Bach
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai assured International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach that she is "safe and well" during a 30-minute video call yesterday (Sunday)
Australian Open confirms players must be vaccinated
Players taking part in next year's Australian Open tennis grand slam must be vaccinated, Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley has confirmed
WTA chief executive calls for clarity on safety of Peng Shuai
Steve Simon, the chief executive of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), has requested “independent and verifiable proof” that Chinese player Peng Shuai is safe amid growing concerns over her whereabouts.
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Therabody signs as ATP Tour supplier
Wellness technology brand Therabody has signed as the official recovery partner of tennis' ATP Tour
WTA ‘could cut China ties’ over Peng Shuai case
Steven Simon, the chief executive of the Women's Tennis Association, has said the organisation could walk away from its extensive business in China over the scandal involving player Peng Shuai
Marriott Bonvoy named Australian Open’s hotel partner, adds Barty as ambassador
Hotel chain Marriott Bonvoy has been named as the official hotel partner for tennis’ 2022 Australian Open, as well as the lead-in tournaments for the Grand Slam event.
BT Sport to show tennis’ Stockholm Open
BT Sport, the UK pay-television broadcaster, has acquired rights to show the Stockholm Open, an ATP Tour 250 series event that begins this weekend
Eclat’s US Open deal confirmed amid Apac tennis rights battle
Eclat Media Group has added to the growing sports portfolio for its new pan-regional SPOTV platform in Asia-Pacific with a five-year deal for US Open grand slam tennis rights, from 2022 to 2026, covering…
Whoop strikes WTA deal that includes in-match use of devices
Women's tennis pact adds to growing set of partnerships for company
Wowow renews rights to Australian Open
Japanese pay-television broadcaster Wowow has renewed its rights for the Australian Open tennis grand slam in a multi-year deal beginning in 2022
ServusTV ties up Davis Cup Finals rights in Germany and Austria
Free-to-air commercial broadcaster ServusTV has acquired rights in Germany and Austria to the 2021 Davis Cup Finals, which will take place in Austria, Italy and Spain
Australian PM suggests unvaccinated players will be allowed at AO
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suggested unvaccinated players will be allowed to enter the country to play at next February's Australian Open tennis grand slam, provided they go through…
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
Australian Open vaccination demand puts Djokovic defence in doubt
Australian regulations requiring those entering the country to be double vaccinated against Covid-19 are raising doubts over the attendance of leading tennis players at January's Australian Open