Tennis
Fast Track to support Singapore switch for WTA Finals
The Women’s Tennis Association has appointed sports marketing agency Fast Track to help drive interest in its season-ending event in Singapore, following the WTA Finals’ move from the Turkish city of Istanbul.
WTA eyeing launch of ‘World Cup’ team tournament
Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) chairman and chief executive Stacey Allaster has said the organisation is exploring the introduction of a World Cup-style team tournament that could be launched as soon as 2017.
Davis Cup ties become latest events moved from Israel and Ukraine
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has removed forthcoming Davis Cup ties from Israel and Ukraine, adding the two countries will not be permitted to stage events for the foreseeable future.
USTA takes on Memphis’ U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has joined forces with host organisation the Racquet Club of Memphis to acquire the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships in a bid to ensure the long-running Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) event remains in the American city.
Israel told to shift Davis Cup tie due to security concerns
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has told Israel that it will not be able to stage its upcoming Davis Cup play-off against Argentina in Tel Aviv due to safety concerns.
ATP World Tour cancels Israel Open
The inaugural Israel Open men’s tennis tournament has been cancelled by the ATP World Tour, which operates the event, due to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Record prize money on offer at US Open
The United States Tennis Association has confirmed that the total prize money pool for this year's US Open tennis grand slam has been increased by 11.7 per cent to a record $38.3m (€28.1m), with the winners in the men’s and women’s competitions set to scoop $3m each.
Turkey lands first ATP World Tour event
The Association of Tennis Professionals has announced its first event in Turkey with Istanbul set to host an ATP World Tour 250 tournament beginning next year.
Nadal connects with Telefónica ambassadorial role
Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has signed a six-year deal to become a brand ambassador of Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica until 2020.
Standard Life invests in Murray
British tennis star Andy Murray has agreed an exclusive three-year partnership with savings and investments group Standard Life ahead of the defence of his Wimbledon men’s singles title.
Madrid lands rights to Junior Davis and Fed Cup finals
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that the Spanish capital of Madrid will host the finals of the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup national youth team tournaments from 2015 to 2017.
Sharapova enjoys sweet smell of success with new endorsement deal
Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova has further bolstered her endorsement portfolio following her French Open triumph by signing up as the face of beauty brand Avon Luck.
WTA unveils new grass-court event in Mallorca
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) board of directors has approved the introduction of a new grass-court international tournament in 2016 in Mallorca, Spain.
Rio 2016 tennis test event pushed back
The Olympic tennis test event for the Rio 2016 Games has been postponed by four months amid construction delays, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed.
A Tennis Conundrum
We look at how ITF (International Tennis Federation) president Francesco Ricci Bitti plans to tackle ongoing and high-profile criticism around the scheduling of the Davis and Fed Cups.
WTA rebrands season finale
The Women’s Tennis Association has elected to mark the shift of its season-ending WTA Championships from Istanbul to Singapore by rebranding it as the WTA Finals.
USTA seeks tennis development boost through Orlando complex
The US Tennis Association (USTA) has unveiled plans to develop a new complex in Orlando, Florida that it states will be a “game-changer” for the development of the sport in the country.
Bangkok loses IPTL franchise and hosting rights
Organisers of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) have moved the inaugural competition’s opening leg from Bangkok to Manila due to ongoing concerns regarding the volatile political situation in Thailand.