Washington Open (tennis)

HotelPlanner Backs European Tennis

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

“I’m proud to wear the HotelPlanner logo during my matches to represent such a terrific brand that has deep sports travel expertise.

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  • “I’m proud to wear the HotelPlanner logo during my matches to represent such a terrific brand that has deep sports travel expertise.
  • It will be my honor to promote the HotelPlanner brand wherever my tennis career takes me.
  • HotelPlanner is proud to back British, Dutch, and Hungarian tennis to showcase our brand to our growing European consumer base who shares our love of the game,” says Tim Hentschel, Co-founder & CEO, HotelPlanner.
  • In recent months, HotelPlanner was also the exclusive hotel provider for World Table Tennis ‘Singapore Smash’ tournament.

THE NEW 'MUBADALA CITI DC OPEN' IN WASHINGTON, D.C. BECOMES THE ONLY COMBINED ATP-WTA 500-LEVEL TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN THE WORLD

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MDE Tennis and IMG announced today that the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. is combining with the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic to become the Mubadala Citi DC Open beginning in 2023.  The move from San Jose elevates the DC women's event from a WTA 250 level to a WTA 500 level, making the Mubadala Citi DC Open the only combined ATP-WTA 500 tournament in the world on the tour calendar. The move is subject to ATP Board approval. 

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  • The Mubadala Citi DC Open is the fifth largest pro tennis event in the United States and will take place July 29 – August 6, 2023, at the William H.G.
  • The tournament was founded in 1969 to support Arthur Ashe's vision of playing professional tennis in a public park, making tennis accessible to everyone.
  • Tennis fans, meanwhile, will be able to enjoy the highest levels of men's and women's professional tennis during the same week.
  • Season tickets for the 2023 Mubadala Citi DC Open are already on sale at www.mubadalacitidcopen.com or by calling 202-721-9500.

Game, Set, Ticket: San Diego Open Signs Multi-Year Deal with SeatGeek as Official Ticket Provider

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The announcement makes SeatGeek the Official Ticket Provider of the tournament, bringing fans a seamless experience from purchase to match point.

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  • The announcement makes SeatGeek the Official Ticket Provider of the tournament, bringing fans a seamless experience from purchase to match point.
  • The Open is a marquee sporting event in San Diego, which means were focused on how we use technology to enhance the fan experience, said Ryan Redondo, Tournament Director at the San Diego Open.
  • Our partners at the San Diego Open have an incredible passion for the sport and its fans, said Jeff Ianello, Executive Vice President of Client Partnerships at SeatGeek.
  • The 2022 San Diego Open ATP 250 and WTA 500 tournaments will both feature a 28-player singles main draw and a 16-team doubles draw.

CITI OPEN ANNOUNCES IT WILL MATCH ANDY MURRAY'S DONATION OF HIS 2022 PRIZE MONEY TO HELP CHILDREN IN UKRAINE WHILE HE PLAYS IN DC

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Monday, August 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Citi Open Chairman Mark D. Ein announced this weekend that his foundation and the tournament will match a pledge made earlier this year by three-time Grand Slam winner, and UNICEF Ambassador, Andy Murray to donate all his 2022 winnings to UNICEF's effort to help children in need in Ukraine.  The Citi Open will not only match Murray's prize money in next week's tournament, but also launched a new web site, MatchUkraine.org, to encourage fans in the stadium and all over the world to support efforts in the embattled country by donating with every round he plays. 

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  • Citi Open will match Andy Murray's donation of his 2022 prize money to help children in Ukraine while he plays in D.C.
    "We must do everything we can to help the situation in Ukraine," said Murray.
  • Together, the Citi Open and tennis fans everywhere can stand up and make a difference.
  • I know I will give it everything I have on the court to help UNICEF with their mission to help the children of Ukraine."
  • "Andy Murray's efforts to help children in Ukraine inspired all of us and we want to use our platform in Washington to help him do even more," said Ein.

VERONI BECOMES THE FIRST BRAND FOR ITALIAN CHARCUTERIE IN THE US

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Monday, June 27, 2022

The first-quarter 2022 results show a further acceleration with a 30% rise in revenue compared to Q1 2021.

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  • The first-quarter 2022 results show a further acceleration with a 30% rise in revenue compared to Q1 2021.
  • "The results we have achieved in the US since we opened our slicing facility in Logan, NJ in 2016 have exceeded our expectations," says Marco Veroni, president of Veroni USA.
  • Through our charcuterie, we bring in the USA 'a slice' of genuine Italian gastronomic tradition."
  • With a consolidated turnover of EUR 140 million (USD 150 million) and an established brand presence across European countries, Veroni aims to further expand the business in the US.

WASHINGTON JUSTICE AND MCDONALD'S TEAM UP TO SERVE THE DC AND MARYLAND REGION THROUGH NEW PARTNERSHIP

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Justice are proud to announce a multi-year partnership with McDonald's beginning with the 2022 Overwatch League season. Through this partnership, the Justice and McDonald's will collaborate on a number of initiatives to engage local Overwatch fans in the DMV. Over the course of the 2022 season, McDonald's will sponsor a sweepstakes where two grand prize winners will receive exclusive prizes including a McDonald's Arch Card, Justice and Logitech gaming gear, and the opportunity to 1v1 a Justice player on Overwatch 2. Ten secondary winners will receive a McDonald's Arch Card as well as a VIP Ticket to a Washington Justice watch party.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Justice are proud to announce a multi-year partnership with McDonald's beginning with the 2022 Overwatch League season.
  • Ten secondary winners will receive a McDonald's Arch Card as well as a VIP Ticket to a Washington Justice watch party.
  • The Washington Justice is the exclusive Overwatch franchise for Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.
  • For more information about Washington Justice, visit washington-justice.com or follow the team on Twitter @WashJustice, Instagram @WashJustice or like Washington Justice on Facebook at Facebook.com/WashJustice.

TIME SLIPPERS TO LAUNCH PREMIUM GAMING FOOTWEAR WITH THE WASHINGTON JUSTICE

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

BUTLER, N.J., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TIME is proud to announce a partnership with esports team, The Washington Justice, to create impossibly comfortable slippers designed for gaming.

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  • BUTLER, N.J., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TIME is proud to announce a partnership with esports team, The Washington Justice, to create impossibly comfortable slippers designed for gaming.
  • The beautifully crafted slippers come with the following luxury features as standard:
    Impossibly comfortable slippers designed for gaming.
  • "Designed with gamers and our fans in mind, we are thrilled to be partnering with TIME Slippers to deliver this one-of-a-kind footwear experience" says Mark Ein, owner of the Washington Justice.
  • For more information about Washington Justice, visit washington-justice.com or follow the team on Twitter @WashJustice, Instagram @WashJustice or like Washington Justice on Facebook at Facebook.com/WashJustice.

Citi Extends Title Sponsorship of Historic Washington Tennis Tournament

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, MDE Sports announced that Citi will continue its title sponsorship of the historic Citi Open Tournament, held annually in Washington D.C.'s Rock Creek Park, through 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, MDE Sports announced that Citi will continue its title sponsorship of the historic Citi Open Tournament, held annually in Washington D.C.'s Rock Creek Park, through 2023.
  • MDE Sports announced that Citi will continue its title sponsorship of the historic Citi Open Tournament through 2023.
  • The Citi Open tournament has been Washington, D.C.'s premier tennis event since 1969 and benefits the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF), the tournament's non-profit owner and beneficiary.
  • The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF) is a premier educational and tennis organization for underserved children in Washington, D.C.

PenFed Credit Union Launches Washington Justice Branded Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature® Card

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

TYSONS, Va., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second largest federal credit union, launched the first-of-its-kind Washington Justice branded Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card.

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  • TYSONS, Va., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second largest federal credit union, launched the first-of-its-kind Washington Justice branded Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card.
  • "PenFed is proud to partner with The Washington Justice and make history with the first esports team branded credit card," said PenFed Credit Union President/CEO James Schenck.
  • "The Washington Justice Power Cash Rewards Card establishes a new, unique credit card experience for Overwatch League fans all over the country," Washington Justice Owner, Mark Ein states.
  • In addition to this new credit card, PenFed is featured on Washington Justice jerseys as an official Jersey Patch Partner worn by Justice players during competitive broadcasts.