Tennis
Kermode defends his ATP achievements following council coup
The decision by the ATP Council not to renew Chris Kermode's contract as ATP executive chairman and president caused surprise when it was announced in March. Ben Cronin speaks to the outgoing tennis chief about his record.
Australian Open grows attendances and revenues by 50 per cent after embracing “choice and entertainment” mantra
Richard Heaselgrave, Tennis Australia's chief revenue officer, tells Adam Nelson how pivoting the first grand slam of the tennis season away from tennis has helped the event to grow dramatically over the past five years.
WTA to stage new US Open warm-up event in New York City
The Women's Tennis Association will stage a new event in the New York tri-state area this summer following the demise of the Connecticut Open.
Olympic men’s tennis final cut to best-of-three sets
The men’s tennis singles final at the 2020 Summer Olympics will be played over three sets, rather than five, to help reduce the workload of players competing in multiple events.
Haggerty targets governance reform, Fed Cup overhaul in ITF manifesto
International Tennis Federation (ITF) president David Haggerty has pledged to overhaul the governance structure of the organisation and follow through on plans to revamp the women’s Fed Cup competition, i…
French Open organisers fire back at attendance criticism
French Open organisers have hit back at criticism over empty seats at this year’s edition of the grand slam tennis tournament, claiming the event at Roland-Garros drew a record attendance and the sale o…
Haggerty to face three rivals for ITF presidency
International Tennis Federation (ITF) president David Haggerty will face competition from three rival candidates to secure a second term in the post
Laver Cup granted ATP Tour status
The Laver Cup tennis tournament has today (Friday) announced an agreement with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) to make the event an official part of the annual ATP Tour calendar
Wimbledon unveils £70m roof on No. 1 Court
In a star-studded ceremony, the All England Lawn Tennis Club unveiled the fully retractable roof on top of Wimbledon's No. 1 Court on Sunday
WTA launches global marketing campaign
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has launched ‘It Takes’, a new global marketing campaign that seeks to showcase the best female tennis players and iconic WTA tournaments.
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Two Circles appointed to help drive ticket sales for ATP Finals
London-based data-led marketing agency Two Circles has been appointed by the Association of Tennis Professionals to help drive ticket sales for the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals in November
Gimelstob ATP board resignation could clear way for Kermode contract renewal
Justin Gimelstob has announced he is resigning from the board of the Association of Tennis Professionals and will not seek another term in a move that could clear the way for Chris Kermode’s contract a…
Wimbledon raises prize purse, moves to online ticket ballot
The total prize money for this year’s edition of the Wimbledon grand slam tennis tournament will be £38m (€37.2m/$41.8m), an 11.8-per-cent increase on last year’s fund of £34m.
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Turin trumps London with stronger financial guarantee to secure ATP Finals
The ATP has confirmed Turin has been selected to host the ATP Finals from 2021-2025
ATP Finals set for move to Turin – report
The ATP Finals, the season-ending event for the men’s ATP Tour, is set to leave London, with multiple reports claiming that the Italian city of Turin is favourite to land the tennis showpiece.
ITF seeks new Hopman Cup host, Perth confirmed for ATP Cup
The International Tennis Federation has commenced a search for a new host of the Hopman Cup after bringing an early end to its deal with Tennis Australia, as Perth was confirmed as the final host city…
French Open prize money increased for 2019
The prize money for the French Open will jump by 8 per cent this year. This year's second grand slam will feature a total purse of €42.661m ($48.6m). T
Infosys adds French Open to grand slam portfolio
Indian technology company Infosys has agreed a strategic partnership with Roland-Garros, site of the French Open, adding to its portfolio of grand slam tennis tournaments