Tennis
Djokovic signs endorsement deal with Asics
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has entered into an endorsement deal with Japanese sportswear manufacturer Asics.
Sydney facing venue challenges to land return of Team World Cup
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is open to Sydney staging the first edition of its revamped World Team Cup, but has stressed that the Australian city must improve its facilities to be considered as a host destination.
Tie Break Tens heads into new territory with Melbourne event
Tie Break Tens has scheduled its first event outside of Europe, with Melbourne set to host the opening stop of the 2018 season of the short-form tennis series ahead of the city’s staging of the Australian Open.
Deal signed for Miami Open’s switch to Dolphins stadium
A deal has been finalised for Hard Rock Stadium, home of NFL American football team the Miami Dolphins, to host the Miami Open tennis tournament from 2019.
Open invitation | Change finally to be served at Roland-Garros
After authorities finally gave the green light to the redevelopment of Roland-Garros - following years of false starts - SportBusiness International examines the plan to add breathing space to the cluttered venue.
Leading US tennis tournament set to move to Miami Dolphins stadium
Hard Rock Stadium, home of NFL American football team the Miami Dolphins, is set to become the new home of the Miami Open from 2019.
Williams adds to business interests with Oath role
US digital media and technology company Oath has outlined plans to become a firm “unlike any other” after appointing tennis superstar Serena Williams to lead a global board of advisors encompassing leading names across the sports, finance, lifestyle and news sectors.
Oracle launches new US tennis tournaments
Multinational computer technology company Oracle has announced the launch of four new tennis tournaments in the United States as part of its continued commitment to the sport in the country.
Sharapova, leading architect team up for sports venture
Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has joined forces with Dan Meis, a leading architect in the sports arena and stadium market, to design and establish sports, health and wellness facilities at hotels and resorts around the world.
Moscow to host new WTA tournament
The Russian Tennis Federation has announced that it will stage a new Women’s Tennis Association Tour event in Moscow next year.
Four cities lodge bids for WTA Finals
Cities in England, the Czech Republic, Russia and China have submitted bids to replace Singapore as host of the Women’s Tennis Association’s season-ending Finals event.
Tennis Australia appoints first female leader
Tennis Australia has appointed Jayne Hrdlicka, the chief executive of the Jetstar Group airline, as its first female president and chair.
Wimbledon revamps hospitality offering with Keith Prowse partnership
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has appointed Keith Prowse as the exclusive official hospitality provider for the Wimbledon grand slam tournament.
WTA Tour’s new Swiss event changes venue
The InfrontRingier Sports & Entertainment agency has elected to switch its new Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournament to a different Swiss venue in order to tie in with surrounding events on the calendar.
Sharp increase in Australian Open prize money
The organisers of the Australian Open have announced a 10-per-cent increase in the total prize money pool for the 2018 edition of the opening tennis grand slam of the year.
ITF to trial condensed Davis Cup ties
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced plans to test out a two-day format and best-of-three-set matches during the men’s Davis Cup team tournament in 2018.
Laver Cup heads to Chicago in 2018
The city of Chicago in the United States has been confirmed as the host of the second edition of the Laver Cup tennis event in 2018.
Tennis stake holders line up return of World Team Cup
Men’s tennis event the World Team Cup could return in 2019 following high-level talks between stake holders in the sport, according to Reuters.