Tennis
Boston’s TD Garden to host 2020 Laver Cup
TD Garden, the home of the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics and National Hockey League's Boston Bruins, will host the Laver Cup tennis tournament from September 25-27, 2020.
China Tennis Open secures three-year Fila sponsorship deal
Sportswear brand Fila has become the official sportswear brand for the China Tennis Open, after signing a three-year sponsorship deal running from 2019 to 2021
AELTC adds ATP event in Mallorca as part of grass-court investments
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) has detailed a series of strategic investments in the grass-court season, including a new event in Mallorca, as part of plans to improve preparations…
Eurosport serves up Laver Cup rights deal across Europe
Discovery-owned broadcaster Eurosport has agreed a deal for rights across Europe to the 2019 instalment of tennis’s Laver Cup competition.
ATP says ‘Big Four’ committed to inaugural ATP Cup in January
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have all committed to play in the inaugural ATP Cup in Australia next January, in a significant boost for the new nation-based event
Hong Kong Open postponed amid protests
This year’s Hong Kong Open, an International-tier tournament on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour, has been postponed amid ongoing government protests in the region.
“I am working on the Davis Cup 24/7. It is the project of my life” – Gerard Piqué
The first incarnation of the revamped Davis Cup finals is just two months away and Gerard Piqué, the president and founder of sports and media investment group Kosmos Holding, remains bullish that his plans to revive the historic men's team tennis tournament will prove a huge success. Story by Bob Williams.
AELTC commences search for new CEO
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC) has today (Tuesday) announced that Richard Lewis will step down as chief executive following next year’s edition of the Wimbledon Championships.
Ticketmaster adds to grand slam set with Tennis Australia deal
Ticketmaster has broadened its portfolio of grand slam tennis properties through a new global partnership with Tennis Australia which is set to create a first for major sports and entertainment events…
US Open sets all-time attendance record
Tennis' last major of the calendar year completes historic 2019 run
ITF to launch global format for Davis Cup regional groups
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has today (Wednesday) announced details of an expanded format for the regional group stages of its Davis Cup men’s team tournament, with the new structure set t…
Oracle to launch tennis circuit designed to offer US players a new pathway to the pros
Multi-national computer technology company Oracle is looking to further aid the development of rising tennis stars in the United States by creating and funding a circuit of lower-tier tournaments in the…
US Open targets Chinese engagement with Douyin
The US Open grand slam tennis tournament has moved to boost its online presence in China by launching an official account on short-form video platform Douyin, the country’s version of TikTok.
US Open prize fund rises to record $57m mark
The total purse at the US Open this year will pass the $57m (€51m) mark for the first time in the tennis grand slam's history, a rise of eight percent from 2018.
ATP assessing change in direction for future leadership
Alex Inglot, a director of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), has called for a division of the responsibilities of current executive chairman and president Chris Kermode, stating that talks…
ITF launches tennis rating project
The International Tennis Federation has joined forces with national associations in France, the UK and the US to launch a strategic project which it claims could be “game changing” for the development of …
Brexit and Bribery Act cause Wimbledon to revamp its hospitality
The All England Club has expanded its hospitality offering and introduced a more flexible approach to attract smaller bookings and target high-net-worth individuals. Ben Cronin speaks to James Ralley, AELTC head of marketing and commercial, about the changes.
Budapest lands Finals as ITF revamps Fed Cup
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has followed through on its pledge to implement similar reform plans for its Fed Cup tournament as those introduced for the Davis Cup, while Budapest has sealed…