Tennis
Tokyo lands 2016 ITF World Team Cup
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that the 2016 edition of its World Team Cup showpiece wheelchair tennis event will take place in the Japanese capital of Tokyo.
New Balance ties Raonic down to career-long partnership
US sportswear manufacturer New Balance has signed a long-term extension to its exclusive sponsorship deal with Milos Raonic in a move that will tie the Canadian tennis star to the company for the length of his professional playing career and beyond.
ATP World Tour Finals set to remain in London – report
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is close to securing a deal for its World Tour Finals end-of-season event to remain in London for at least three more years, according to UK newspaper The Telegraph.
WTA increases Asian presence in 2016 calendar
The Women’s Tennis Association has announced its schedule for 2016, where there will be nine tournaments staged across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
D.Hedral signs up French Open champion Wawrinka
Underwear and beachwear manufacturer D.Hedral has signed up Swiss tennis star Stanislas Wawrinka as a global brand ambassador.
Prime Minister backs Roland Garros revamp
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has confirmed the government’s support for a major expansion project of Roland Garros, the home of the French Open tennis grand slam tournament.
WTA to bring new hardcourt tournament to Kentucky
A new Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) US hardcourt tournament will be added to the calendar in 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky, it has been announced.
Paris Olympic bid could boost Roland Garros expansion plans, says Ysern
Gilbert Ysern, general manager of the French Tennis Federation (FFT), has said the bid from Paris to stage the 2024 edition of the Olympic Games could help drive the stalled revamp of Roland Garros, the home of the French Open tennis grand slam that takes place in the city.
ITF names four contenders for presidential election
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that four men will vie to succeed Francesco Ricci Bitti as the governing body’s president.
Judy Murray added to line-up for new Leaders event
Leaders has announced that Judy Murray, team captain of Britain’s Fed Cup women’s tennis squad, will speak at the forthcoming Leaders Meet: The Game Changers event.
ITF approves prize money increases for development series
The International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) board of directors has approved a programme of prize money increases for the governing body’s Pro Circuit series of entry-level professional tournaments.
Kia extends with Nadal ahead of French Open
Korean automotive company Kia Motors has signed a five-year extension to its endorsement deal with Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal.
The Leader: Michael Downey
Michael Downey, the Canadian businessman in charge of reviving British tennis as CEO of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), on taking on the old guard and why his organisation is not having an identity crisis.
Wimbledon officials defend prize money increase
The All England Club, organiser of the Wimbledon Championships, has defended its decision to increase prize money for this year’s event to a total of £26.75m (€37.4m/$41m), the highest of the four grand slam tennis tournaments.
French Open prize money increased, but still behind grand slam rivals
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has confirmed that this year’s edition of the French Open at Roland Garros will feature a total prize purse of €28m ($30m), up 12 per cent on the previous year.
Nishikori to lead Japan’s new IPTL franchise
The International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) has added a Japanese franchise for the second season of the team tournament later this year.
Coca-Cola set to invest in IPTL – report
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola is to purchase a 10 per cent equity stake in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), according to Indian newspaper the Economic Times.
Double Vision
SportBusiness International looks at the recent deal that sees squash now broadcast on the Tennis Channel in the United States: two racquet sports with great synergies, or a square peg in a round hole?