Tennis
New development plan unveiled for Melbourne Park
The Victoria state government has unveiled a new A$338m (€235.8m/$320.4m) upgrade for Melbourne Park, with the scheme representing phase two of the redevelopment masterplan for the home of the Australian Open tennis grand slam.
Djokovic endorsement drive ticks over with Seiko deal
Men’s world No.2 tennis star Novak Djokovic has entered into a three-year global partnership with Japanese watch manufacturer Seiko.
Peugeot serves up Djokovic deal
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has signed a three-year agreement to become an international ambassador for French automobile manufacturer Peugeot.
Wozniacki returns to Babolat
Former world No.1 tennis player Caroline Wozniacki has returned to the Babolat stable after signing an undisclosed deal with the tennis equipment manufacturer.
Authorities issue lengthy match-fixing bans in tennis, football
Bans have been handed out to Spanish tennis player Guillermo Olaso and several football players and officials in Malaysia as the sporting world continues to fight match-fixing.
Netherlands to host ITF’s World Team Cup
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) global governing body has announced that the finals of its 2014 World Team Cup flagship wheelchair tennis team event will be held in Alphen, the Netherlands.
WTA unveils calendar plans for 2014 and 2015
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced changes to its 2014 calendar placing emphasis on the Asian market, as well as enhancing its commitment to the grass court game for its 2015 schedule.
Federer joins forces with Godsick to launch new agency
Multiple grand-slam champion and former world No.1 tennis star Roger Federer has established a sports management business alongside his long-time agent Tony Godsick.
LTA appoints first female president
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced the appointment of its first-ever female president with Cathie Sabin stepping up from the deputy president position.
Marketing chief Walker to leave WTA
Andrew Walker, chief marketing officer of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), will leave at the end of 2013 following a decade with the organisation.
LTA names Aegon Championships hospitality partner
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has granted Keith Prowse the official hospitality contract for the Aegon Championships.
ATP replaces World Tour host Bangkok with Shenzhen
The ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) board of directors have approved the relocation of the ATP World Tour 250 tournament from Bangkok to Shenzhen in China from next year onwards.
ATP names Kermode executive chairman
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has appointed Chris Kermode executive chairman and president.
SA Tennis CEO resigns after decade reign
After nearly 10 years at the helm, Tennis South Africa (TSA) chief executive Ian Smith has stepped down.
ATP increases prize money by 10% annually
The ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) has significantly increased prize money by an average of 10 per cent annually over the next five years across ATP World Tour 500 tournaments.
ITF expels Tunisia from 2014 Davis Cup
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has excluded Tunisian players from competing in next year’s Davis Cup, following the Tunisian Tennis Federation ordering one of its players not to play against an Israeli competitor.
Wasserman to deliver ATP World Tour Finals
Global sports and entertainment specialist Wasserman Media Group will manage the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) World Tour Finals for the fifth consecutive year.
Court lifts Roland Garros expansion suspension
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has welcomed with "great satisfaction" a French tribunal's decision to allow it to continue with plans to expand Roland Garros, home of the French Open.