Tennis
Sky Italia nets exclusivity to Wimbledon, EuroLeague
Pay-television broadcaster Sky Italia has renewed its rights to Wimbledon until 2030 and basketball’s Euroleague until 2027-28.
Emirates adds umpire inventory in ATP extension
Emirates has added the new inventory of umpire sleeve patch advertising to its association with men’s tennis’ ATP Tour in a five-year extension running from 2026 to 2030.
Renault extends early with Roland Garros
Renault has announced an early extension to its sponsorship agreement with Roland Garros, securing its relationship until at least 2031 and continuing to enjoy net branding rights.
WBD extends French Open rights in Europe to 2030
Warner Bros. Discovery has extended its agreement to show tennis’ French Open across Europe and select Asian nations until at least 2030.
Sony retains French Open, aligns with FanCode
The 2025 French Open will be shown by FanCode and Sony Pictures Networks in India, through a newly struck partnership.
USTA plans $800m US Open stadium revamp
The United States Tennis Association's revamp of Billie Jean King National Tennis Center represents the largest single investment in the US Open’s history.
PTPA lands initial win in case against tennis bodies
The Professional Tennis Players Association has scored an initial win in its legal campaign against the sport’s governing bodies, through a ruling focused on the actions of the ATP.
Verizon sponsorship spans ATP, WTA Tours
Verizon has signed a multi-year regional sponsorship agreement spanning US tournaments on the ATP Tour and WTA Tour in the latest example of a forging of closer commercial ties between the two rights-holders.
ATP returns to beer sponsor with Stella Artois
The ATP Tour has announced a multi-year global sponsorship with Stella Artois, marking its first central agreement with a beer brand in a decade.
Sportfive selling Davis Cup, BJK Cup in APAC, CIS
The deal with the ITF and BJKCL makes Sportfive the exclusive media rights agency across the two regions, excluding China and Australia.
AELTC revenue jump drives £50m LTA surplus
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), the organiser of the Wimbledon Championships, has delivered a near-£50m (€59m/$67m) surplus to the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) following strong revenues derived from the 2024 grand slam.
WTA turns to Wasserman to find its top-tier sponsor
The Wasserman agency has been brought on board by WTA Ventures to secure a new ‘Premier Partner’ for the women’s professional tennis tour that will usurp current title sponsor Hologic.
IMG expands US Open scope in key renewal
IMG has expanded its US Open media rights representation and advisory agreement in a 'multi-year' renewal covering both the domestic and international markets.
ATP finalises Bitpanda deal, seals Purina tie-up
The ATP Tour has confirmed an official-partner-level deal with crypto exchange Bitpanda, as well announcing a new sponsorship agreement with Nestlé-owned pet nutrition brand Purina Pro Plan.
Emanuel-led group set to land Miami, Madrid Opens
An investment group privately led by Endeavor co-founder Ari Emanuel has successfully outbid CVC Capital Partners for the sports and entertainment giant’s tennis tournament portfolio headlined by the M…
ATP chief Calvelli heads for RedBird Capital
Massimo Calvelli, who announced his exit as chief executive of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) last Friday, is to join private equity firm RedBird Capital Partners as an operating partner
Calvelli steps down as ATP CEO
The ATP is losing its chief executive at the height of a legal battle with its players, after Massimo Calvelli announced he will depart in June
ITF, Kosmos end Davis Cup legal dispute
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and Kosmos have drawn a line under a bitter and lengthy legal wrangle, reaching an out-of-court settlement over the termination of the latter’s 25-year deal to commercialise the Davis Cup.