Tennis
US Open disrupted by historic New York-area rain
Louis Armstrong Stadium, even with a roof, is no match for storm
New Covid-19 protocols lead to long lines for US Open start
Fans attending the opening day of the US Open tennis grand slam on August 30 in New York were forced to wait up to two hours in sweltering heat to gain entry into the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center…
US Open to now require vaccinations for attending fans
USTA, in consultation with city officials, reverses policy just before event start
Prague’s O2 Arena to host delayed Billie Jean King Cup Finals
The International Tennis Federation has designated Prague as the new host city for this year’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
US Open hit by withdrawal of multiple superstars
The US Open has been hit by the withdrawal of multiple superstars ahead of the grand slam tournament in Flushing Meadows, New York
Djokovic extends Lacoste deal
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has extended his contract with sportswear brand Lacoste
USTA alters prize pool for 2021 US Open
Singles champions to see lower prizes while overall pool reaches record level
Eclat, Aser, beIN and others bid to fill Fox Sports Asia gap
Sports rights formerly held by Fox Sports Asia, which is shutting down next month, have attracted bids from several companies interested in taking over the Disney-owned pay-television platform's position…
Tennis Channel arrives in UK as international roll-out continues
Pay-television broadcaster Tennis Channel has today (Thursday) launched its international streaming service in the UK
WTA and ATP forge deeper ties with launch of second season of content series
The Women’s Tennis Association and the Association of Tennis Professionals have marked their first major initiative since the integration of their marketing departments in January by launching a new s…
WTA brings in FanDuel as inaugural gaming partner
The Women's Tennis Association has announced a partnership with leading United States-based gaming operator FanDuel, which has been designated the organization's authorized gaming operator in North, South,…
ATP, WTA unite to launch co-branded Tennis Clash mobile game
The Association of Tennis Professionals and Women's Tennis Association have partnered with Wildlife Studios' mobile tennis game Tennis Clash to launch a new co-branded tournament called Tennis United
ATP revises 2021 calendar, three more China events cancelled
The men’s Association of Tennis Professionals has confirmed the cancellation of three more events in China due to the Covid-19 pandemic as it issued a revised calendar for later in the year.
Tennis Australia launches venture capital fund for sport tech start-ups
Tennis Australia has launched a venture capital fund, Wildcard Ventures, to invest in early-stage sports technology companies
USTA, Elevate Sports partner for US Open premium ticket sales
The United States Tennis Association and Elevate Sports Ventures have announced a strategic relationship to support premium sales and service for the 2021 US Open.
Credit One Bank backs WTA Charleston tournament, revamped stadium
US financial services company Credit One Bank has become the title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association tournament in Charleston, South Carolina, as well as the newly-renovated stadium at LTP Daniel …
IMG Future Stars event set for Athens, Tennis Channel coverage in place
IMG Tennis has unveiled plans to host the inaugural IMG Future Stars tennis event next year at the Tatoï Club in Athens, Greece.
Wimbledon extends Keith Prowse hospitality deal until 2026
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), organiser of the Wimbledon Championships, has extended its deal with Keith Prowse to be its official hospitality provider