Tennis
ATP continues sustainability drive with Longi sponsorship
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has announced a new global sponsorship with Longi Green Energy Technology
Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian and Belarusian players
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), organiser of the Wimbledon Championships, has lifted its ban and Russian and Belarusian players ahead of this year’s edition of the grand slam tennis tournament.
Tennium secures Davis Cup Finals contract
The Tennium agency has bolstered its tennis tournament portfolio after it was appointed as the delivery partner for this year’s Davis Cup Finals events in Spain.
France Télévisions renews day-time rights to French Open
Public-service broadcaster France Télévisions has renewed its rights to the French Open grand slam tennis tournament for four years, from 2024 to 2027.
Amazon retains domestic rights to French Open night sessions
Amazon's loss of major tennis rights in the UK hasn't dented its desire for the sport elsewhere, as the internet retailer has renewed its deal with the French Tennis Federation (FFT) for a package of domestic…
PTPA hires CSM for partnership development
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has announced that CSM Sport & Entertainment will be the official partnership development agency for the PTPA and its for-profit Winners Alliance, focusing…
Manchester to take on Davis Cup Finals hosting rights
AO Arena in Manchester will host Great Britain’s Davis Cup Finals group stage event this year, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has announced.
WBD retains US Open rights in France in ‘long-term’ deal
Media conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery has renewed its rights in France to the US Open tennis grand slam as part of a new “long-term” agreement with the United States Tennis Association.
Shinai lands French Open digital rights in China
Beijing Shinai Sports Media Technology (Shinai) has acquired digital rights in China to the next three editions of the French Open grand slam tennis tournament
Valencia agrees ITF deal to extend Davis Cup commitment
The City of Valencia has extended its hosting rights deal for the Davis Cup with the International Tennis Federation (ITF)
ATP seeks Next Gen Finals host, confirms 2024 calendar
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), the governing body of men’s professional tennis, has launched a global bid process to secure the host of the Next Gen ATP Finals from 2023 to 2027.
PTPA lands Fanatics trading card deal
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) for-profit commercial affiliate, Winners Alliance, has reached an agreement with Fanatics Collectibles to provide men's and women's trading card set programs…
BNP Paribas Open, Legends enjoy record merchandise sales
In its first year working with premium experiences sports agency Legends, the BNP Paribas Open achieved a record level of retail sales, with revenue up 55 per cent on the 2022 tournament
SuperTennis lands exclusive US Open rights in Italy
SuperTennis, the free-to-air channel owned by the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (FITP), has acquired rights to the US Open in a multi-year agreement brokered by the IMG agency
Świątek becomes first women’s tennis signing for On
On, the Swiss sportswear and equipment brand backed by tennis legend Roger Federer, has further expanded its presence in the sport by signing up world No.1 Iga Świątek as its first female brand ambassador.
Sportradar reports 30-per-cent annual revenue jump
Sportradar has reported a jump in annual revenue to €730.2m driven in particular by international betting revenues and US market growth, while also providing more detail on the structure of its ATP global data and betting streaming rights deal.
Sportradar wins race for ATP’s global data and betting streaming rights
Sportradar has emerged as the winner of the ATP Tour’s global data and betting streaming rights in a major six-year contract from 2024 onwards.
Lampitt: TDI strengthened tennis’ data foundations ahead of landmark tender
Tennis Data Innovations has undergone a process of putting in place “foundation stones” to establish deeper data points in the sport, according to chief executive David Lampitt.