ATP Tour

Universal Tennis Foundation Names 2024 Hurd Award Champions

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Palo Alto, CA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday, Ethan Quinn and Fiona Crawley were named Champions of the 2024 U niversal Tennis Foundation Hurd Awards .

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  • Palo Alto, CA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday, Ethan Quinn and Fiona Crawley were named Champions of the 2024 U niversal Tennis Foundation Hurd Awards .
  • Continuing in the tradition started by Mark Hurd and Oracle, the Universal Tennis Foundation Hurd Awards are player grants made possible by a gift from the Hurd family and are awarded annually to assist young American tennis players transitioning from college to professional competition.
  • In addition to the Hurd Award Champions, the Universal Tennis Foundation has partnered with the Youth Performance Institute (YPI) this year.
  • “We are excited to announce the very deserving 2024 Hurd Award recipients,” said Darcy Leschly, President of the Universal Tennis Foundation.

Brightcove to Power MotoAmerica’s First Global Livestream of the Daytona 200

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

As the official streaming provider for MotoAmerica, Brightcove will power the live and video-on-demand (VOD) capabilities of the MotoAmerica Live+ streaming service, which will exclusively broadcast the upcoming 82nd running of the Daytona 200 (March 7-9, 2024).

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  • As the official streaming provider for MotoAmerica, Brightcove will power the live and video-on-demand (VOD) capabilities of the MotoAmerica Live+ streaming service, which will exclusively broadcast the upcoming 82nd running of the Daytona 200 (March 7-9, 2024).
  • “Delivering quality live and on-demand streaming experiences is essential for today’s sports and entertainment organizations to reach and engage their audiences effectively,” said Marc DeBevoise, CEO of Brightcove.
  • “In response, we decided to collaborate with Brightcove to offer our fans the upgraded experience they have been asking for.
  • Partnering with Brightcove ensures that both current and new fans of MotoAmerica can enjoy the best viewing experience possible.

Infosys and ATP Renew Partnership until 2026, to Drive AI-first Innovations in Professional Tennis

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Since the partnership's inception in 2015, Infosys and ATP have collaborated to deploy rich and innovative digital assets for ATP, including reinventing the legacy ATP PlayerZone intranet portal, launching the first ever ATP Tour fan app, and several AI-first features powered by Infosys Topaz across the Infosys ATP Stats Center.

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  • Since the partnership's inception in 2015, Infosys and ATP have collaborated to deploy rich and innovative digital assets for ATP, including reinventing the legacy ATP PlayerZone intranet portal, launching the first ever ATP Tour fan app, and several AI-first features powered by Infosys Topaz across the Infosys ATP Stats Center.
  • Daniele Sano, ATP Chief Business Officer, said, "We're thrilled to renew our partnership with Infosys until 2026.
  • We're excited to further leverage Infosys' expertise across the digital landscape of men's professional tennis over the next three years."
  • For more details on Infosys' partnerships in tennis click here , and watch this video on the ATP partnership.

Infosys and ATP Renew Partnership until 2026, to Drive AI-first Innovations in Professional Tennis

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Since the partnership's inception in 2015, Infosys and ATP have collaborated to deploy rich and innovative digital assets for ATP, including reinventing the legacy ATP PlayerZone intranet portal, launching the first ever ATP Tour fan app, and several AI-first features powered by Infosys Topaz across the Infosys ATP Stats Center.

Key Points: 
  • Since the partnership's inception in 2015, Infosys and ATP have collaborated to deploy rich and innovative digital assets for ATP, including reinventing the legacy ATP PlayerZone intranet portal, launching the first ever ATP Tour fan app, and several AI-first features powered by Infosys Topaz across the Infosys ATP Stats Center.
  • Daniele Sano, ATP Chief Business Officer, said, "We're thrilled to renew our partnership with Infosys until 2026.
  • We're excited to further leverage Infosys' expertise across the digital landscape of men's professional tennis over the next three years."
  • For more details on Infosys' partnerships in tennis click here , and watch this video on the ATP partnership.

PIF and ATP announce multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of global tennis

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

1, presented by PIF, is crowned at the Nitto ATP Finals which will take place in Turin, Italy until 2025.

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  • 1, presented by PIF, is crowned at the Nitto ATP Finals which will take place in Turin, Italy until 2025.
  • PIF will partner with ATP Tour events in Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, Beijing and the Nitto ATP Finals, in addition to the Next Gen ATP Finals, hosted in Jeddah until 2027.
  • Massimo Calvelli, ATP CEO, said: "Our strategic partnership with PIF marks a major moment for tennis.
  • Through our collaboration with ATP, PIF will be a catalyst for growth of the global tennis landscape, developing talent, fostering inclusivity and driving sustainable innovation.

PIF and ATP announce multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of global tennis

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

1, presented by PIF, is crowned at the Nitto ATP Finals which will take place in Turin, Italy until 2025.

Key Points: 
  • 1, presented by PIF, is crowned at the Nitto ATP Finals which will take place in Turin, Italy until 2025.
  • PIF will partner with ATP Tour events in Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, Beijing and the Nitto ATP Finals, in addition to the Next Gen ATP Finals, hosted in Jeddah until 2027.
  • Massimo Calvelli, ATP CEO, said: "Our strategic partnership with PIF marks a major moment for tennis.
  • Through our collaboration with ATP, PIF will be a catalyst for growth of the global tennis landscape, developing talent, fostering inclusivity and driving sustainable innovation.

LONGi and ATP Tour continue to partner for a sustainable future

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi is delighted to confirm the continuation of its partnership with tennis' ATP Tour, reinforcing the two parties' ongoing shared commitment to developing sustainability, combining LONGi's cutting-edge solar and hydrogen solutions with the Tour's ambition of promoting a sustainable future through its global tournaments.

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  • DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi is delighted to confirm the continuation of its partnership with tennis' ATP Tour, reinforcing the two parties' ongoing shared commitment to developing sustainability, combining LONGi's cutting-edge solar and hydrogen solutions with the Tour's ambition of promoting a sustainable future through its global tournaments.
  • As the ATP's official solar and hydrogen partner, the company plays a pivotal role in integrating green energy solutions at selected tournament venues, setting an example as to how to reduce the carbon footprint associated with global sporting events.
  • The partnership's latest highlight has been the recently concluded tournament in the Qatari capital, Doha, where LONGi's interactive booth was the focal point for games and sporting initiatives resonating with the theme of green living.
  • The collaboration with the ATP goes beyond a traditional partnership, underlining LONGi's commitment to its "Solar for All" initiative, which reflects the company's long-term vision of making solar energy readily accessible to communities worldwide.

PrimeLending® Sponsors 2024 Dallas Open ATP Tennis Tournament

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending® , a PlainsCapital Company, is pleased to be an official sponsor of the Dallas Open, an ATP 250 event, February 3-11, 2024.

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  • National residential mortgage lender PrimeLending® , a PlainsCapital Company, is pleased to be an official sponsor of the Dallas Open, an ATP 250 event, February 3-11, 2024.
  • “It's exciting to see the Dallas Open growing and evolving as an important stop on the APT Tour.”
    The Dallas Open located at the Styslinger/ALTEC Tennis Center on the campus of Southern Methodist University is one of only 10 United States tournaments on the ATP Tour and the only ATP Tour indoor championship in the United States.
  • Starting in 2025 the Dallas Open will be upgraded to an ATP 500 level tournament awarding over $2.8 million dollars in prize money and attracting even more top talent.
  • “We’re honored to welcome PrimeLending as a partner for the third consecutive year at the Dallas Open,” said Peter Lebedevs, EVP of Tennis Operations at Dallas Open.

Fans Celebrate Return of ATP Tour Tournament on Opening Day of Main Draw at Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

The fans turned out en masse to welcome the return of ATP Tour tennis to Hong Kong for the first time in decades at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 with opening day tickets to the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium all sold out by the early afternoon.

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  • The fans turned out en masse to welcome the return of ATP Tour tennis to Hong Kong for the first time in decades at the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 with opening day tickets to the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium all sold out by the early afternoon.
  • “In terms of ranking and feeling both it is the best win of my careers so far,” said Shang post-match.
  • They and other stars of the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 will be providing fireworks of their own this week at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium (31/12 – 1/7).
  • Doubles delight: A resoundingly successful opening day of the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 finished with an entertaining doubles match featuring tournament top seeds World No.5 Andrey Rublev and World No.

Sportradar Launches “Future of Tennis Betting” with ATP

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Commencing in December 2023, Sportradar’s ATP Service+ purpose-built suite of solutions offers new and dynamic ways for fans and bettors to engage with tennis via next-generation, value-add products and services which utilize previously unavailable deep data.

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  • Commencing in December 2023, Sportradar’s ATP Service+ purpose-built suite of solutions offers new and dynamic ways for fans and bettors to engage with tennis via next-generation, value-add products and services which utilize previously unavailable deep data.
  • Additionally, the creation of a joint Tennis Innovation Lab will address emerging opportunities to support ATP’s vision to establish tennis as the most technologically advanced sport in the world.
  • In partnership with Sportradar, we will develop and integrate advanced technologies to provide fans with a more immersive and entertaining experience.
  • This will allow us to effectively monetize the relationship, while delivering new ways for bettors and fans to experience the sport of tennis.”