Tennis
Wimbledon to end marathon matches with final-set tie-breaks at 12-12
In an effort to appease players and fans alike, Wimbledon will introduce tie-breaks when matches reach 12-12 in the final set from next year
Australian Open increases prize money and lowers ticket prices
Organizers of the Australian Open have announced a raft of changes to next year's grand slam, including increased prize money and lower ticket prices
Golf club vote makes £65m Wimbledon expansion more likely
The All England Lawn Tennis Club – operator of the Wimbledon grand slam – moved a step closer to tripling the size of its ground after members of a nearby golf course agreed to hold a vote on whether …
Bath to stage Great Britain’s first Fed Cup tie in 25 years
Great Britain is to play a Fed Cup event at home for the first time in more than 25 years after the Lawn Tennis Association announced that it is to host next year’s Europe/Africa Group I tie.
Louis Armstrong Stadium opens to mixed reviews from players
The US Open's revamped $150m Louis Armstrong Stadium opened to mixed reviews on its first day, with some players complaining that elements of the new structure have proved distracting
Madrid to host first two years of revamped Davis Cup finals
Call it the Gerard Pique effect. Madrid has been announced as the first host of the revamped Davis Cup finals and will stage the event in 2019 and 2020.
Eleven acquire Laver Cup rights in Belgium, Portugal and Luxembourg
Pay-television broadcaster Eleven Sports has picked up rights in Belgium, Portugal and Luxembourg to this weekend’s Laver Cup tennis tournament.
ITF members approve major overhaul of Davis Cup
Member nations of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have voted in favour of a major reform package for the Davis Cup, with Lille or Madrid to host the first final of the revamped men’s national t…
ITF gears up for key vote on Davis Cup masterplan
International Tennis Federation (ITF) president David Haggerty has expressed his confidence that the organisation will receive backing for its ambitious plans to reform the Davis Cup ahead of a key vote…
Chinese star banned by Tennis Integrity Unit
Chinese grand slam champion Peng Shuai and her former coach, Bertrand Perret, have been handed bans by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) for breaching the sport’s anti-corruption code.
ATP launches search for Finals host
The ATP, which operates the top men’s tennis tour, has launched an international tender process to select the future host of the season-ending ATP Finals beyond 2020.
Ellison to invest in Davis Cup masterplan
American business mogul Larry Ellison has backed the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) reform plan for the Davis Cup by stating he will become an investor in the project.
ATP revamps Challenger Tour
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has unveiled a major overhaul for its Challenger Tour in an effort to ensure the second-tier of the men’s game is further professionalised and provides a s…
US Open boosts prize money for 50th anniversary
The US Open has reinforced its position as the richest grand slam tournament in tennis by increasing the amount of prize money on offer by five per cent to a record $53m (€45.6
World TeamTennis appoints Helios Partners exec as new CEO
World TeamTennis (WTT) has hired Chris Renner, a senior executive at sports marketing consulting company Helios Partners, as its new chief executive
Laver Cup to become annual event
Organisers of the Laver Cup have revealed plans to make the tennis tournament an annual event in response to “strong market demand”.
China Digest | Formula E to stage race in Sanya
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Formula E to stage race in Sanya | Alibaba and Tencent invest in City Football Group stakeholders | Tencent extends Tour de France digital rights
Brisbane to stage ATP World Team Cup
Tennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley has confirmed that Brisbane will be one of the host cities for the World Team Cup, which is set to return to the men’s calendar in 2020.