Tennis
ITF adds sponsors for last Fed Cup Finals before competition revamp
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has added French cosmetics company Sothys and Australian property developer AVJennings as International Sponsors for the upcoming Fed Cup final
Australian Open TV rights trial commences in Federal Court
The Federal Court of Australia has today (Monday) opened a civil trial against former Tennis Australia directors Harold Mitchell and Steve Healy, with the court hearing that the former impeded rival bids…
Eurosport secures Davis Cup finals rights in UK and Nordics
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has agreed a two-year deal with the International Tennis Federation for rights to the Davis Cup finals in six of its markets
Wearable tech to debut at Next Gen ATP Finals
The Association of Tennis Professionals has furthered the positioning of its Next Gen Finals as a test bed for innovation, by announcing that players at this year’s tournament will be able to use wearable t…
Marriott Bonvoy added to ATP Finals sponsor portfolio
Men’s tennis governing body, the ATP, has signed up Marriott International’s global travel programme Marriot Bonvoy as a sponsor for its upcoming ATP Finals event.
Kooyong Classic revamped with new sponsor and star players
The Kooyong Classic tennis exhibition tournament in Melbourne, Australia has announced star players and significant new commercial partnerships ahead of its 2020 edition
ATP appoints Gaudenzi as chairman, CEO set to follow
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has today (Thursday) appointed Andrea Gaudenzi as chairman, the first step in a new strategy for its senior leadership that will next involve a chief executive…
Eurosport adds new markets to ATP Tour portfolio
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has strengthened its position in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia by securing exclusive rights to men’s tennis organisation the ATP Tour in a…
Chinese Tennis Association seals sponsorship deal with Ausnutria Dairy
Global milk products conglomerate Ausnutria Dairy has announced a brand partnership with the China Tennis Association, as part of which it has committed to donate ¥100m ($14.1m/€12.6m
Michael Dowse named USTA CEO and executive director
The United States Tennis Association has named Michael Dowse as its new chief executive officer and executive director
Lagardère Sports retains hospitality remit for Roland-Garros
The Lagardère Sports agency has agreed a two-year extension to its partnership with the French Tennis Federation (FFT) to remain one of the official hospitality agencies of Roland-Garros grand slam tournament …
Control Risks’ Gray to lead newly-empowered Tennis Integrity Unit
Risk expert Jonny Gray has been appointed the first chief executive of the newly-empowered Tennis Integrity Unit, as the sport looks to step up the fight against match-fixing and corruption
WTA adds Albany event as US Open tune-up
The Women's Tennis Association has announced a number of changes to its schedule after announcing its 2020 calendar
ATP Media revenues up 6.7 per cent to $121m
Revenues at ATP Media, the ATP Tour’s international media rights sales and broadcast production arm, rose by 6.7 per cent to $121m (€108m) in 2018.
ATP Media Holdings Limited also reported $13.6m
Sony extends Australian Open rights across Indian subcontinent
Pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks India has agreed a three-year extension to its rights deal for tennis grand slam the Australian Open
Shanghai Tennis Masters attendance increases by 20 per cent
The 2019 Shanghai Tennis Masters drew 150,000 attendees to the Qizhong Tennis Centre, up 20 per cent compared to last year, according to organisers
ATP Tour and French Open TV rights hit market in Brazil
An invitation to tender has been issued for broadcast rights in Brazil to ATP Tour events, and also the French Open, one of tennis’ four grand slam events.
ITF targets 2021 return for Hopman Cup
International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty has said the Hopman Cup will return in 2021, adding that the world governing body has received hosting rights interest in the mixed-gender tournament…