Tennis
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.
Andy Murray recruits branding firm Aesop
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has appointed branding agency Aesop to create personalised brand identities for him and his new management firm 77.
WTA appoints CEO for new Singapore base
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has appointed Ryan Sandilands as Asia-Pacific chief executive.
LTA appoints Tennis Canada head CEO
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has appointed Michael Downey as its new chief executive.
IMG Tennis buys AAMI Classic from Colin Stubs
IMG Tennis has purchased The AAMI Classic from Colin Stubs Enterprises that started the event in 1988 in partnership with the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club (KLTC), which will now be equal partners with IMG.
Andy Murray sets up management company
This year’s Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has set up a new management company with his current manager Simon Fuller.
Australian tennis chief Wood to step down
Tennis Australia chief executive Steve Wood will step down at the end of September after eight years in the role and will be replaced by Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley.
WTA appoints Singapore tour director
The WTA (Women's Tennis Association) has named Melissa Pine as tournament director for its annual end-of-season WTA Championships in Singapore. The event moves from Istanbul in a five-year deal from 2014.
ATP delays new CEO appointment
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has pushed back its deadline on naming a new CEO, which was due to be announced at this year’s US Open.
Retractable roof set for US Open venue
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has settled on a plan to build retractable roof over the Arthur Ashe Stadium, home of the US Open.
World tennis approves ‘smart’ in-play equipment
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has changed its rules to permit the use of player analysis technology during play from next year.
US Open tennis venue set for $500m expansion
A $500 million expansion of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, site of the US Open championships, has been approved.
WTA appoints two senior sponsorship roles
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has appointed Steve Tseng to its newly-created head of global sponsorship sales role, and Rory Renwick will join the sponsorship sales group as senior director of business development for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa).
International tennis elects board of directors
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has elected its new board of directors for a two-year term.
Scottish tennis to receive £5.8m investment
Tennis in Scotland is set to receive a £5.8m investment from its government's national agency for sport, sportscotland, and Tennis Scotland.
ITF bans Dutch player for betting
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has charged Dutchman Yannick Ebbinghaus for violating the sport's betting rules.
Hong Kong “priority” to host new tennis league
Hong Kong will be the likely hosts of the new International Premier Tennis League (IPTL), according to the competition’s creator.
Leadership: Wimbledon CEO Richard Lewis
Wimbledon is more than a tennis grand slam but it's unique character has to be nurtured if it is to avoid being taken over by commercial interests. It is a line that CEO Richard Lewis treads with finesse and passion.