Tennis
Billie Jean King Cup embraces esports with Tennis Clash deal
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has agreed a deal with Wildlife Studios, the developer of mobile game Tennis Clash, to launch an esports event surrounding this year’s Billie Jean King Cup tournament.
French Open postponed as FFT seeks optimum attendance strategy
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has today (Thursday) announced that this year’s French Open will be postponed by a week in an effort to maximise fan attendance.
ATP Tour agrees four-year deal with online retailer Tennis-Point
The ATP Tour has agreed a four-year deal with online retailer Tennis-Point, which sees the brand become the official racket sports products retailer of the tour until 2025
ServusTV acquires French Open rights in Germany in grand slam first
ServusTV has acquired rights in Germany for the French Open in 2021, the first time the free-to-air commercial broadcaster has held grand slam tennis rights in the country
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.
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…
ServusTV bolsters German tennis portfolio with two domestic events
Free-to-air commercial broadcaster ServusTV has acquired rights in Germany for the upcoming Stuttgart Open and German Open tennis events
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…
TV2 Denmark secures long-term WTA rights amid Tauson interest
Commercial broadcaster TV2 has sealed a long-term deal for Women’s Tennis Association rights in Denmark as it looks to capitalise on emerging Danish talent.
Kings Highway Media distributes UK Pro League globally in wider River Media tie-up
River Media Partners, the UK-based media rights consultancy, has agreed a “strategic partnership” with Kings Highway Media that will involve the US-based media rights and brand distribution consultancy han…
Tennis ‘cannot survive’ without return of spectators
Senior tennis officials have expressed concern about the viability of major tennis tournaments as restrictions on attendance drag on
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…
Silva steps down as World TeamTennis CEO
Carlos Silva is stepping down from his role as World TeamTennis chief executive effective immediately after two years in the role
Shoot the Company named UK Pro League host broadcaster with jump in live output
Shoot the Company, the UK-based production firm, has been appointed as the host broadcaster for the UK Pro League ahead of the marked increased in live coverage planned for the second edition of the tennis…
ATP lifts prize money to support lower-ranked players
The ATP Tour is increasing prize money at smaller tournaments that had cut the payments due to the pandemic, to provide further support for lower-ranked players.
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Chancellor unveils £300m in funding for spectator sports in England
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (Wednesday) confirmed that major spectator sports in England will be provided with £300m (€347m/$419m) in funding as clubs and governing bodies prepare to reopen st…
ATP approves Italian 250 tournament, WTA adds Poland event
The Association of Tennis Professionals and Women’s Tennis Association have both announced the addition of new European events to their calendars for 2021.
Eleven nets WTA rights in Portugal until 2023
International subscription broadcaster Eleven Sports has acquired exclusive rights to a range of Women’s Tennis Association events for a three-year period until 2023.