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USTA enjoys US Open premium hospitality sales boost
The United States Tennis Association has secured another commercial boost ahead of the US Open, with premium hospitality sales enjoying significant growth compared to the 2021 tournament and hospitality…
Ahmad Nassar on a new commercial reality for pro tennis
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Ahmad Nassar, newly named as executive director of the Professional Tennis Players Association and chief executive of its for-profit affiliate Winners Alliance. Fisher and Russo also discuss the state of tennis amid the start of the 2022 US Open, the development of TMRW Sports with star golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, the debut of FanDuel TV, a competitive and operational shift for the Savannah Bananas, and the state of Major League Baseball’s special events following the 'Field of Dreams' and MLB Little League Classic games.
Sony picks up US Open rights in Indian subcontinent
Pay-television broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks has added to its portfolio of grand slam tennis tournaments by acquiring rights to the US Open in the Indian subcontinent
Japan’s Wowow renews US Open rights shortly before 2022 edition
Japanese pay-television broadcaster Wowow and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) have announced a US Open rights renewal just six days before the 2022 tournament begins
La Roche-Posay named inaugural US Open sunscreen partner
The United States Tennis Association has secured another commercial boost ahead of the US Open, with French sunscreen brand La Roche-Posay being named the inaugural official sunscreen partner of the grand …
IBM and USTA sign five-year renewal
IBM and the United States Tennis Association have announced a five-year renewal of their already 30-year partnership.
Through IBM, the USTA created the USOpen
US Open prize fund tops $60m for first time
US Open prize money will top more than $60m (€59m) for the first time this year, up from $57.5m in 2021, the United States Tennis Association has announced.
Cadillac replaces Mercedes as US Open official vehicle
General Motors luxury car brand Cadillac has been named the official vehicle of the US Open following a multiyear deal with the United States Tennis Association
US Open ticket sales soar in wake of Serena Williams’ retirement plans
The United States Tennis Association has enjoyed a huge spike in ticket sales for the upcoming US Open in the wake of Serena Williams' recent announcement that she will retire from the sport after playing…
Asheville, North Carolina replaces Bermuda as US Open tourism sponsor
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has named ‘Explore Asheville’ as the ‘Official Tourism Partner’ for the US Open in 2022, replacing the Bermuda Tourism Authority in the category.
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Spark secures three-year US Open rights deal
New Zealand-based telecoms operator Spark has secured exclusive broadcast rights to the US Open tennis tournament until 2024 as part of a three-year deal with the United States Tennis Association (USTA)
Sky ‘lining up’ US Open rights deal in UK
Pay-television broadcaster Sky is set to agree a rights deal in the UK for the US Open, rekindling its association with the tennis grand slam, according to The Times
Osaka added to FTX ambassador portfolio, Raducanu signs with Porsche
Global tennis star Naomi Osaka has signed up as an ambassador for cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
The long-term deal will focus on increasing access and opportunity for women in the cryptocurrency space
ATP, WTA tours partner for ‘Drive to Survive’-style Netflix docuseries
The Association of Tennis Professionals, Women's Tennis Association and all four tennis grand slams are collaborating to create an immersive Netflix docuseries in partnership with Formula 1: Drive to …
Eclat’s US Open deal confirmed amid Apac tennis rights battle
Eclat Media Group has added to the growing sports portfolio for its new pan-regional SPOTV platform in Asia-Pacific with a five-year deal for US Open grand slam tennis rights, from 2022 to 2026, covering…
Eclat officially launches SPOTV in Southeast Asia, adds Wimbledon and US Open rights
South Korean firm Eclat Media Group has announced the launch of its SPOTV pay-television and digital platform in Southeast Asia, and the addition of Wimbledon and US Open tennis to its rights portfolio
Nine completes Grand Slam collection with US Open deal
Australian media group Nine Entertainment has completed its set of Grand Slam tennis tournaments by acquiring rights to the US Open
Channel 4 nets 9.2m peak for Raducanu triumph after Amazon sublicensing deal
Channel 4, the UK free-to-air broadcaster, attracted a peak audience of 9