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ATP Appoints Daniele Sano As ATP Chief Business Officer
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Sano will begin on 1 December
The ATP has announced the appointment of Daniele Sano as ATP Chief Business Officer, beginning 1 December, 2020.
Sano will oversee all Commercial Partnerships, Global Sales, Marketing, PR and Business Development operations for the ATP. The 44-year-old has a wealth of experience across Media Sales, Sports Marketing and Business Development. Sano’s previous positions include senior management and advisory roles with top properties in different sports, including football club AS Roma, the Superbike World Championship and sports marketing agency WWP Group, overseeing areas such as sponsorship acquisition and activation, strategy development and implementation.
Sano said: “The ATP is one of the most exciting sports properties in the world, and one with very promising business upside. Having been involved in sport my entire career, and as a lifelong sports fan, I look forward to bringing my experience and industry knowledge into this new role.”
Massimo Calvelli, ATP CEO, said: “On behalf of the ATP, I am delighted to welcome Daniele to the team. His considerable experience from brand, rights-holder and agency perspectives, including negotiating major strategic partnerships and sponsorship deals, will be a big asset. His impressive credentials and guidance of vital functions at ATP will be instrumental in maximising the ATP’s business potential in years ahead.”
Sano will be based out of ATP’s office in London and will report to Calvelli as Chief Executive Officer.
2015: Tokio
2016: Rio de Janeiro, Indian Wells, Waszyngton, Chengdu, WTF
2017: Doha, Sydney, Dubaj, Miami, Marrakesz, Estoril, s-Hertogenbosch
2018: Barcelona,Winston-Salem,Sztokholm, Paryż-Bercy,
2019: Dubaj, Miami, Monachium, Kitzbühel, St. Petersburg, WTF
2020: Adelaide, Rzym
2022: Adelaide 1, Australian Open, Rzym, Halle
2023: Indian Wells, Miami, Barcelona, US Open, WTF
2015: Kuala Lumpur
2016: Queens, Sankt Petersburg
2017: Waszyngton, Winston-Salem, US Open, Sankt Petersburg, WTF
2018: Doha, Miami, Hamburg,
2019: Eastbourne, US Open,
2020: RG, Sofia
2021: ATP Cup
2022: Stuttgart, Eastbourne, Winston-Salem, Florencja
2023: Montpellier
MTT (DEBEL) - Tytuły (7) / Finały (7)
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2019: RG, Cincinnati, Paryż-Bercy, WTF
2020: RG, US Open
2021: Rzym
2018: WTF
2019: Indian Wells, Madryt
2020: Australian Open
2021: Australian Open, RG, Paryż-Bercy
Rolex has a long-standing relationship with tennis that goes back over 40 years
The ATP has announced a long-term extension to its partnership with Rolex. The new agreement begins in 2021 and will see Rolex continue as the Official Timekeeper of the ATP Tour as well as the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. In addition, Rolex will also become the Official Timekeeper of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan, Italy.
Rolex has a long-standing relationship with tennis that goes back over 40 years, promoting precision, excellence and innovation, all hallmarks of men’s professional tennis. In addition to the Nitto ATP Finals and the Next Gen ATP Finals, the Swiss watch brand is also proud to be a partner of the four Grand Slam® tournaments, all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, as well as the ATP Cup, and to count ATP stars among its Brand Testimonees including Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem, and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
“We are delighted to extend our successful long-term relationship with Rolex, an iconic brand with such a long tradition in sport,” said Massimo Calvelli, ATP CEO. “The partnership with the ATP extends back to 2005 when Rolex first became a valued partner at the season-ending finals and we highly value the commitment Rolex makes to our sport.”
2015: Tokio
2016: Rio de Janeiro, Indian Wells, Waszyngton, Chengdu, WTF
2017: Doha, Sydney, Dubaj, Miami, Marrakesz, Estoril, s-Hertogenbosch
2018: Barcelona,Winston-Salem,Sztokholm, Paryż-Bercy,
2019: Dubaj, Miami, Monachium, Kitzbühel, St. Petersburg, WTF
2020: Adelaide, Rzym
2022: Adelaide 1, Australian Open, Rzym, Halle
2023: Indian Wells, Miami, Barcelona, US Open, WTF
2015: Kuala Lumpur
2016: Queens, Sankt Petersburg
2017: Waszyngton, Winston-Salem, US Open, Sankt Petersburg, WTF
2018: Doha, Miami, Hamburg,
2019: Eastbourne, US Open,
2020: RG, Sofia
2021: ATP Cup
2022: Stuttgart, Eastbourne, Winston-Salem, Florencja
2023: Montpellier
MTT (DEBEL) - Tytuły (7) / Finały (7)
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2019: RG, Cincinnati, Paryż-Bercy, WTF
2020: RG, US Open
2021: Rzym
2018: WTF
2019: Indian Wells, Madryt
2020: Australian Open
2021: Australian Open, RG, Paryż-Bercy
ATP And Infosys Extend Digital Innovation Partnership
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The agreement will see Infosys continue as Global Technology Services Partner and Digital Innovation Partner of the ATP, until 2023.
The ATP and Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, have today announced the renewal of their highly successful partnership for a further three years. The agreement will see Infosys continue as Global Technology Services Partner and Digital Innovation Partner of the ATP, through 2023.
As the technology partner of the ATP since 2015, Infosys has been instrumental in supporting ATP’s development of key digital assets and infrastructure, including ATP PlayerZone, ATP Stats Leaderboards, ATP Second Screen, and the ATP app. Through the extended partnership, Infosys will continue to develop and accelerate innovations in advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and cloud, leveraging its dedicated tennis platform to deliver diverse experiences for players, media, and fans across the world.
Through Infosys ATP Stats, ATP Performance Zone, and Win-Loss index, the ATP will continue to focus on data driven insights for match statistics. Coupled with the popular editorial series, Infosys ATP Beyond The Numbers, fans will gain deeper insight into tennis through comprehensive game analysis. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Nitto ATP finals, Infosys and ATP have created Flashback 50, a data driven web experience to statistically compare the champions across five decades of the Nitto ATP Finals over the past 50 tournament editions.
“Infosys is a leading global brand and one which has been instrumental in helping ATP innovate and maximise efficiency through technology,” said Massimo Calvelli, ATP CEO. “Most importantly, these exciting innovations have enhanced fans’ experience and interaction with our sport. We are thrilled to extend our partnership and look forward to seeing what we can continue achieving together.”
Pravin Rao, Infosys COO, said: “The ATP Tour was our first partnership in the sport of tennis, and together with ATP we’ve continued to push the boundaries of how fans, players and the media are involved and engaged in the game. As we take rapid strides in our sixth year partnering together, our focus remains on supporting ATP’s vision to reimagine the game, leveraging data to deliver unique insights and digital experiences through next generation technologies."
2015: Tokio
2016: Rio de Janeiro, Indian Wells, Waszyngton, Chengdu, WTF
2017: Doha, Sydney, Dubaj, Miami, Marrakesz, Estoril, s-Hertogenbosch
2018: Barcelona,Winston-Salem,Sztokholm, Paryż-Bercy,
2019: Dubaj, Miami, Monachium, Kitzbühel, St. Petersburg, WTF
2020: Adelaide, Rzym
2022: Adelaide 1, Australian Open, Rzym, Halle
2023: Indian Wells, Miami, Barcelona, US Open, WTF
2015: Kuala Lumpur
2016: Queens, Sankt Petersburg
2017: Waszyngton, Winston-Salem, US Open, Sankt Petersburg, WTF
2018: Doha, Miami, Hamburg,
2019: Eastbourne, US Open,
2020: RG, Sofia
2021: ATP Cup
2022: Stuttgart, Eastbourne, Winston-Salem, Florencja
2023: Montpellier
MTT (DEBEL) - Tytuły (7) / Finały (7)
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2019: RG, Cincinnati, Paryż-Bercy, WTF
2020: RG, US Open
2021: Rzym
2018: WTF
2019: Indian Wells, Madryt
2020: Australian Open
2021: Australian Open, RG, Paryż-Bercy
ATP Launches Major Global Campaign 'This Is Tennis'
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The campaign promotes both players and tournaments with more dynamism
The ATP today launches its new global marketing campaign, This Is Tennis, marking a significant brand-shift for the Tour.
The campaign promotes both players and tournaments with more dynamism, and a tone of voice that allows tennis to cut through with greater cultural relevance, particularly among the next generation of tennis fans.
With the versatility to support the global scale and narrative of the tennis season, the campaign highlights stand-out moments in a way that builds emotional connection and provides unique insights into the sport. The film which launches the campaign is a high octane and edgy edit that reflects the true energy, pace and drama of the ATP Tour - whilst also highlighting its iconic global destinations – and gives glimpses into the personalities of this star-driven sport.
Dan Ginger, SVP Marketing and Business Development for the ATP, explains: “Our intention is to showcase tennis as more than a sport. Yes, we have some of the world’s top athletes competing on Tour day-in, day-out, but it encompasses so much more than that - resilience, dedication, passion, spirit. Tennis is a non-stop lifestyle and a unique entertainment property.
“Pulling back the covers and bringing fans the fullest experience of our world has required us to get creative in our storytelling. Thankfully the foundations are already there. We have an incredible pool of young and super-talented athletes, with personality in abundance, and tournaments in some of the most iconic cities around the world, which together have the entertainment potential to truly transcend the sport.”
This Is Tennis
ATP worked with award-winning London-based agency MATTA on the project, whose greatest challenge was the all-encompassing nature of the campaign requirements. Matt Hunt, Executive Brand & Strategy Director notes: “Once we had landed the line ‘This Is Tennis’, with its simple and under-stated confidence, when paired with outstanding photography, athletic yet charged with emotion, it all came together. The result is a presentation of the game that is both epic and alluring and which is carried through powerfully into the campaign launch film, communicating the colour, variety and appeal of the complete life on tour of this unique sport.”
The campaign launches digitally and will be used to frame the ATP’s social media content throughout its duration. Additionally, the campaign will be made available and uniquely tailored to tournaments throughout the season, providing a consistent and clean look and feel across traditional forms of advertising and driving ticket sales at ATP tournaments, which attract close to 5 million fans onsite in a typical season.
More Stories Like This In: This Is Tennis Press Releases 2020
2015: Tokio
2016: Rio de Janeiro, Indian Wells, Waszyngton, Chengdu, WTF
2017: Doha, Sydney, Dubaj, Miami, Marrakesz, Estoril, s-Hertogenbosch
2018: Barcelona,Winston-Salem,Sztokholm, Paryż-Bercy,
2019: Dubaj, Miami, Monachium, Kitzbühel, St. Petersburg, WTF
2020: Adelaide, Rzym
2022: Adelaide 1, Australian Open, Rzym, Halle
2023: Indian Wells, Miami, Barcelona, US Open, WTF
2015: Kuala Lumpur
2016: Queens, Sankt Petersburg
2017: Waszyngton, Winston-Salem, US Open, Sankt Petersburg, WTF
2018: Doha, Miami, Hamburg,
2019: Eastbourne, US Open,
2020: RG, Sofia
2021: ATP Cup
2022: Stuttgart, Eastbourne, Winston-Salem, Florencja
2023: Montpellier
MTT (DEBEL) - Tytuły (7) / Finały (7)
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2019: RG, Cincinnati, Paryż-Bercy, WTF
2020: RG, US Open
2021: Rzym
2018: WTF
2019: Indian Wells, Madryt
2020: Australian Open
2021: Australian Open, RG, Paryż-Bercy
ATP & WTA Share United Message In New Short Film 'Tennis Is Life'
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The ATP and WTA have today launched a film titled ‘Tennis Is Life’, reflecting on the coronavirus-hit 2020 season. The collaborative film documents the sport’s journey throughout the year while honouring those who made the return of tennis possible.
The film, created by London-based agency MATTA, is comprised of clips from tennis players’ own social media channels documenting their experiences from lockdown to competition. ‘Tennis Is Life’ is voiced by major stars from both Tours, as they read a powerful passage from Andre Agassi’s acclaimed autobiography, ‘Open’, which explores parallels between life’s ups and downs and the game of tennis, through the shared language of both.
Closing with the poignant line, “this is being stronger, united”, the film underscores the greater collaboration seen in tennis this year, and symbolises a vision for unity in the sport, to enable it to fulfil its true potential. ‘Tennis Is Life’ debuts on the heels of other notable collaborations between ATP and WTA this year, including Tennis United, an award-winning digital series launched in April and coinciding with the suspension of both Tours. Both organisations’ marketing teams will continue to embody the vision by coming together on joint campaign creatives, as well as through the alignment of tournament category nomenclature from 2021.
Dan Ginger, ATP SVP Marketing and Business Development, said: “Tennis is a truly global sport and the impact of the pandemic has been felt by everyone around the world. It was important for us to look back on this unprecedented year and thank the many people that have been instrumental in allowing our sport to return to action. Collaborating with the WTA on this project is another powerful statement of the creative potential tennis has when it works together.”
“Our sport’s return to play is a testament to the collective resilience and hard work of so many individuals,” stated Micky Lawler, WTA President. “We’re incredibly blessed to have the support of one another in this global community and are reminded that the year 2020 took sacrifice and teamwork. We hope this collaborative film with the ATP reflects our gratitude to those who made it possible and celebrates the human qualities that brought us together and realised our united strength.”
Learn about how 38 players "went to school" last week
The ATP University was not held alongside the Nitto ATP Finals this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop this year’s class from going to school.
Thirty-eight up-and-coming players attended two days of sessions covering a wide variety of topics to further improve the off-court skills and enhance the knowledge they need to succeed on the ATP Tour. ATP University is an educational workshop that offers presentations including an overview of the ATP, player relations, member services, rules and regulations, integrity – anti-corruption and anti-doping, and player health and wellness.
“It was a great experience. Of course seeing all the guys on Tour who I haven’t seen for a few weeks now, it was great seeing their familiar faces,” World No. 73 Marcos Giron said. “It was really interesting [attending] ATP University and seeing all the behind the scenes of what makes the ATP run.”
In addition to the program’s core competencies, players attended breakout sessions on nutrition and hydration, financial planning, strength and conditioning, and media training. Special guests included former World No. 1 Jim Courier, two-time Roland Garros finalist Robin Soderling and two-time Nitto ATP Finals competitor Janko Tipsarevic, who used their experiences on the Tour to provide the players with special insights.
“My favorite part was Jim Courier,” Giron said. “He was the opener and I thought it was really interesting. I looked up to Jim Courier. He was a tremendous player and to hear from him his experience of life on Tour and after the Tour, not just the Xs and Os of tennis, but life that surrounds it and how he navigated it.”
Soderling, who earlier this year wrote an essay for ATPTour.com to help those struggling with their mental health, assisted ATP partner Sporting Chance with a presentation.
“It was great to be part of the Sporting Chance presentation. They are doing an extremely good job with helping players with their mental health. I wish that something like this was available during my career. It would for sure have helped me a lot,” Soderling said. “I hope that I helped the players that were listening to get a better understanding of what could happen in the worst case if they don’t take care of their mental health as carefully as they do their physical health. I hope that by telling my story I could help some of them. I know how helpful it can be just listening to someone that has gone through this.”
ATP University is typically held twice a year — alongside the Miami Open presented by Itau and the Nitto ATP Finals — but the programme was adapted this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In spite of not being able to meet in the traditional sense to deliver this important product, we’re very excited to have technology that allowed us to deliver key information to the players,”said Erika Kegler, the ATP’s Director, Player Development. “Current times call for innovation like never before and we are proud to have been able to conduct the ATP University virtually.”
This year’s ATP University graduates were Filippo Baldi, Nikola Cacic, Kimmer Coppejans, Federico Coria, Enzo Couacaud, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Gonzalo Escobar, Daniel Elahi Galan, Robert Galloway, Marcos Giron, Emilio Gomez, Andre Goransson, Tallon Griekspoor, Andrew Harris, Cem Ilkel, Nicola Kuhn, Nathaniel Lammons, Gianluca Mager, Joao Menezes, Nikola Milojevic, Sumit Nagal, Christopher O’Connell, Danilo Petrovic, Max Purcell, Emil Ruusuvuori, Thiago Seyboth Wild, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Taberner, Alejandro Tabilo, Mikael Torpegaard, Botic Van de Zandschulp, Juan Pablo Varillas, Aleksander Vukic, Yosuke Watanuki, J.J. Wolf, Mikael Ymer, Bernabe Zapata Miralles and Zhizhen Zhang.
More than 1,000 past and present ATP Tour players have graduated from the program. Any player in his first year of ATP Tour Division I membership is required to attend ATP University. Players inside the Top 200 of the FedEx ATP Rankings and Top 100 of the FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings are eligible for the membership.
2015: Tokio
2016: Rio de Janeiro, Indian Wells, Waszyngton, Chengdu, WTF
2017: Doha, Sydney, Dubaj, Miami, Marrakesz, Estoril, s-Hertogenbosch
2018: Barcelona,Winston-Salem,Sztokholm, Paryż-Bercy,
2019: Dubaj, Miami, Monachium, Kitzbühel, St. Petersburg, WTF
2020: Adelaide, Rzym
2022: Adelaide 1, Australian Open, Rzym, Halle
2023: Indian Wells, Miami, Barcelona, US Open, WTF
2015: Kuala Lumpur
2016: Queens, Sankt Petersburg
2017: Waszyngton, Winston-Salem, US Open, Sankt Petersburg, WTF
2018: Doha, Miami, Hamburg,
2019: Eastbourne, US Open,
2020: RG, Sofia
2021: ATP Cup
2022: Stuttgart, Eastbourne, Winston-Salem, Florencja
2023: Montpellier
MTT (DEBEL) - Tytuły (7) / Finały (7)
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2019: RG, Cincinnati, Paryż-Bercy, WTF
2020: RG, US Open
2021: Rzym
2018: WTF
2019: Indian Wells, Madryt
2020: Australian Open
2021: Australian Open, RG, Paryż-Bercy
Learn how players, tournaments and members of the tennis family gave back in 2020
The ATP Tour's stars are known for their tennis. However, their philanthropic efforts off court are often just as impressive.
It was a challenging year in the world, from bushfires sweeping across Australia to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted countless lives. In the final installment of this year's Best of 2020 series, ATPTour.com looks at how players, tournaments and others in the tennis world did their best to help their communities through the tough times.
Tackling Bushfires
At the start of the season, Australia was struggling with bushfires, with millions of acres of land being burned with countless consequences because of it. On 2 January, Nick Kyrgios started a movement that spread through the tennis world with a single tweet.
Many other players jumped in with their own personal pledges, with the #Aces4BushfireRelief campaign quickly moving through social media to garner support for the cause. Following the final of the inaugural ATP Cup, the ATP announced an AU$ 725,000 (US$ 500,000) donation from ATP players towards the WWF’s Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund as part of the bushfire relief efforts.
It created for emotional play in Australia. Kyrgios said, “When I'm playing, at the moment, I'm playing for a lot more than myself. I feel like I'm getting the best out of myself with that.”
Ahead of the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev and Kyrgios participated in the Rally For Relief alongside WTA stars, raising nearly AU $5 million for the Victorian Bushfire appeal.
Felix’s Pledge
Felix Auger-Aliassime won 4,904 points this season, and every one counted.
At the beginning of the season, the #NextGenATP Canadian announced his #FAAPointsForChange campaign, in which he would donate $5 for every point he won in 2020, with the money going to EduChange, partnering with CARE to support the protection and education of children in Togo. BNP Paribas pledged to donate $15 for every point Auger-Aliassime won.
“This year, more than ever, every point will matter,” Auger-Aliassime said at the campaign’s launch.
Cabal Launches Campaign To Help Colombian Families Combat COVID-19
Juan Sebastian Cabal, the No. 2 player in the FedEx ATP Doubles Rankings, launched an initiative with his brother to help the most vulnerable people in his hometown of Cali, Colombia. Cabal promoted a campaign on social media to raise funds for buying food in local markets and delivering it to families in need.
Del Potro Donates '13 Sneakers From SW19 To Support Battle Against Coronavirus
Juan Martin del Potro did his part to support those battling against COVID-19. Del Potro donated the shoes he wore during the 2013 Wimbledon semi-finals against Novak Djokovic to a charity auction in support of the Ramon Santamarina Hospital in Tandil, Argentina.
Dimitrov's Ventilator Gift To Hometown Hospital
Grigor Dimitrov, the 2017 Nitto ATP Finals champion, donated ventilators to the hospital in his hometown of Haskovo in a bid to help those affected by COVID-19 in Bulgaria, his home country.
Djokovic Family's €1 Million Donation Of Ventilators To Serbia
Novak Djokovic and Jelena Djokovic announced a €1 million donation through the Novak Djokovic Foundation for the purchase of ventilators and medical equipment to support hospitals and other medical institutions in Serbia's battle against COVID-19.
Jelena Djokovic, <a href='/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview'>Novak Djokovic</a>
Federer Makes Big Donation To Vulnerable Swiss Families
Roger Federer and his wife Mirka donated one million Swiss Francs (USD $1.02 million) to vulnerable families in Switzerland in the global fight against COVID-19.
Roger Federer Foundation Provided $1 Million For Meals In Africa
Federer announced that his foundation would donate $1 million to provide meals for young children and their families in Africa while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 103-time tour-level titlist took to Twitter to spread the message of the Roger Federer Foundation’s pledge, which was to feed 64,000 vulnerable people affected by the crisis.
How Krawietz & Mies Gave Back
Kevin Krawietz learned from a friend who manages grocery stores in Munich that they needed workers to help during the pandemic. Krawietz got up to start shifts as early as 5:30am at Lidl, a German supermarket chain. Krawietz did everything from stocking shelves to disinfecting shopping carts and working security at the front entrance to ensure there were no more than 40 customers inside.
His doubles partner, Andreas Mies, worked with German football player Bastian Oczipca to deliver fruit to essential workers and the special needs community. The two athletes, who currently serve as ambassadors for the Special Olympics, delivered apples to the employees and residents of Lebenshilfe, a non-profit organisation that enables people with intellectual disabilities to lead a more independent life.
Mahut Fundraises With FIFA Tournament
Frenchman Nicolas Mahut organised the #RestezChezVousTrophy to offer gamers the opportunity to compete in an online FIFA 20 tournament with entry fees being donated to hospital staff. Mahut took to his Instagram account to announce details of the event and invite French players, including Gael Monfils and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, to join the fun and help save lives by staying at home and reducing the spread of the virus.
Murray Donated Virtual Madrid Winnings To NHS & Players In Need
After winning the Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro final, Andy Murray announced that his €45,000 prize money would be split equally between the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) and the Player Relief Programme.
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Nadal Offered Refuge To Juniors Stranded By Coronavirus
In response to the global outbreak of COVID-19, Nadal took measures to ensure the safety of players stranded at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar. While following orders and recommendations from authorities, the 19-time Grand Slam champion made arrangements for players at his facility who could not return home due to a variety of issues, including travel restrictions.
Nadal & Gasol Supported Red Cross In Fighting Coronavirus
Rafael Nadal and six-time NBA All-Star Pau Gasol launched the #NuestraMejorVictoria (Our Best Victory) campaign to encourage donations from Spanish sportsmen and sportswomen in the fight against COVID-19. The initiative, which forms part of the #CruzRojaResponde (Red Cross Responds) project, aims to raise €11 million and help citizens in need during this health emergency.
Nadal Donated ‘Precious Object’ For Charity Auction
As part of his continuing efforts to support those in need during these tough times, Nadal donated one of his 2019 Roland Garros final match shirts to the ‘La Mejor Asistencia’ (The Best Assistance) auction, organised by Liga ACB, Spain’s top professional basketball division.
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Nadal, Gasol Raise More Than €14m In Fight Against COVID-19
Nadal and Gasol confirmed in June that more than €14m was raised in the #NuestraMejorVictoria (Our Best Victory) campaign, far surpassing the goal they had set at the beginning of the initiative.
Nishikori, Anderson, Fritz Joined Celebrity Nintendo Tennis Event For Charity
Kei Nishikori, Kevin Anderson and Taylor Fritz competed alongside a star-studded cast of celebrities in the Stay at Home Slam, a live virtual tennis tournament on Nintendo Switch’s Mario Tennis Aces.
Competitors played the video game from their homes and they each received $25,000, donated to the charity of their choice. The winners of the tournament, Fritz and Addison Rae, received an additional $1,000,000 to donate to No Kid Hungry, which works to end child hunger in the United States..
“I was more nervous there than in any of my real matches,” Fritz joked.
Qureshi Delivered For Families In Pakistan
Two-time Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year winner Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi refused to allow Pakistan's daily workers to be forgotten during this pandemic. Through his foundation Stop War Start Tennis, Qureshi committed to financially supporting ration bags for 1,000 families that were unable to work and earn their daily sustenance. He has since raised enough money to support thousands more. Each ration bag consists of flour, rice, oil, grains, tea, milk and soap, and can feed a family of five. Qureshi got out in the field himself, making deliveries to those families.
Roddick: ‘We Have To Serve Families That Put Their Faith In Us’
The Andy Roddick Foundation announced the creation of a Family Emergency Fund to help families in need in Austin, Texas. Roddick's foundation largely revolves around after-school and summer programming for the children in those families, but it has pivoted to support them through this pandemic. Roddick says the closing of schools hurt childhood education, but that it causes other issues in that there are families in the area that rely on the two meals per day kids get at school.
Schwartzman: 'We’ve Done Something To Help Entertain People In Their Homes'
Diego Schwartzman planned #LaChamplay — two FIFA 20 knock-out competitions including the participation of the two organisers and 14 celebrities — with his footballer friend Paulo Dybala. All money raised was for Red Cross Argentina, with World No. 3 Dominic Thiem among the stars competing.
Sinner Sets Pizza Challenge To Raise Funds
Sinner launched the #SinnerPizzaChallenge, which went viral. He promised to donate €10 alongside his management company StarWing Sports for every photo he receives of a pizza that resembles himself or any past or present Italian figure. The money raised will be used to fund vital medical supplies in Italy during the pandemic.
Sinner & Team Made Donation In Support Of Coronavirus Battle
Sinner announced on his social media that in conjunction with his management company, StarWing Sports, and coach, Riccardo Piatti, he is donating €12,500 to Cesvi, a humanitarian organisation, to aid with medical emergencies in Bergamo.
Trapped In India, Moldovan Baskov Fed The Masses
Moldovan Dmitrii Baskov visited India for the first time after the ATP Cup, stopping there to train before returning home. But with COVID-19 spreading, Baskov opted to remain in India.
Baskov did everything he could for the community, helping package 2,000 to 3,000 meals daily for those in need.
Tsitsipas Gave Back Through Charity Auction
Stefanos Tsitsipas, the 2019 Nitto ATP Finals champion, found a new way to give back during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Greek launched 'Beyond 100 Support', an auction for which any money raised would go towards the Player Relief Programme, which will provide much-needed assistance to the players who are particularly affected during this time of the coronavirus crisis.
Tsonga, Gasquet Joined French Fundraising Efforts For Hospitals
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet led a list of French tennis stars in the fight against COVID-19, with the support of the French Tennis Federation, by donating personal items to a charity auction aimed at raising funds for Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP).
Ymer Brothers Featured In Tennis Against Corona
Mikael Ymer and Elias Ymer played a one-time exhibition match with each other at Tennis Against Corona, a new initiative created by the Stockholm Open and the Ymer brothers together to contribute to the Red Cross’ Global COVID-19 Emergency Relief.
Tournaments
Mutua Madrid Open Donated To Madrid's Food Bank
With the ATP Masters 1000 in Madrid not held as scheduled, the organisation put on the Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro, with 16 ATP and 16 WTA players participating. On top of the prize money given to players — champion Andy Murray donated all €45,000 he won — the tournament donated €50,000 to Madrid's Food Bank.
Truist Atlanta Open Fed Frontline Healthcare Workers
The Truist Atlanta Open joined with partner, CIGNA, to feed some of Metro Atlanta’s frontline healthcare workers at Northside Hospital Cherokee on behalf of GF Sports, the Truist Atlanta Open, CIGNA and Waffle House. The Waffle House Food Truck visited Northside Hospital Cherokee to feed the workers.
<a href='/en/tournaments/atlanta/6116/overview'>Truist Atlanta Open</a>, Waffle House
Stay At Home Gala Benefitted Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund
On Friday, 8 May, the inaugural Stay at Home Gala – Houston was held to support the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, with Bob Bryan, Mike Bryan, John Isner, Steve Johnson, Sam Querrey and Brad Gilbert among the stars in attendance. The Stay at Home Gala – Houston is being organised by the tournament staff of the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship, an ATP Tour tennis tournament that is normally held in April at River Oaks Country Club.
US Open Site Converted Into Temporary Hospital, Number Of Beds Was Increased
A temporary hospital was constructed at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open. The hospital was housed inside the Indoor Training Center at the NTC, which has 12 courts with about 100,000 square feet of space. Additionally, teams utilised Louis Armstrong Stadium, the facility’s second-largest stadium, to fulfill meal packages to be sent to patients, workers and school children. There were 25,000 packages being produced per day, with those consisting of two days’ worth of breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Kyrgios Helped Feed Those In Need
Old El Paso tapped Nick Kyrgios to take part in the launch of their new Tortilla Pockets in Australia. Little did the Aussie know his effort would help thousands of people in need.
Kyrgios posted a video of himself playing tennis one-handed while eating an Old El Paso Tortilla Pocket. Through his NK Foundation, he donated 10,000 Mexican meal kits to Food Bank Australia, with each share of his video on Instagram adding one extra meal kit. Kyrgios then challenged other legends to take on the challenge and things took off from there, with 100,000 Old El Paso Mexican meal products and meals being donated to help local food banks and disadvantaged families across Australia, UK, France, Spain, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, UAE, Canada and the United States.
Tiafoe Made A Difference
American Frances Tiafoe made an off-court impact in more ways than one in 2020. The rising star, who supports ThanksUSA and the USTA’s National Junior Tennis and Learning Network (NJTL), auctioned off signed memorabilia to Athletes for COVID-19 Relief, with the funds benefitting the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. But he also did things to raise awareness for injustices in society.
Alongside girlfriend and fellow player Ayan Broomfield, Tiafoe posted ‘Racquets Down, Hands Up’, an impactful video that united the Black tennis community in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, featuring cameos from Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, James Blake, Gael Monfils, and more. Tiafoe also wore a Black Lives Matter mask at the US Open.
Supporting Coaches
The ATP Coach & Player Fan Experience raised more than US$225,000 in support of members of the ATP Coach programme affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The auction, which ran across a six-week period, saw players, coaches and tournaments combine to create some unique fan experiences. Star players and coaches from present and past who contributed included Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, Ivan Lendl, Darren Cahill, Paul Annacone and more.
Champions Against Cancer
The ATP, in collaboration with ATP players, launched an Ultimate Prize Draw in aid of Cancer Research UK, the official charity partner of the Nitto ATP Finals. The initiative gave tennis fans the chance to win exclusive signed memorabilia, a once-in-a-lifetime Nitto ATP Finals experience in 2021 in Turin, and a private serving masterclass with John Isner, passionate supporter of cancer charities.
Once the four winners of the prize draw were selected, they were surprised by Daniil Medvedev ahead of his second participation in the season finale. The Russian happily answered their questions and thanked them for their support of the campaign. One week later, he claimed the biggest title of his career.
Looking Ahead...
Novak’s Season Of Giving
The Novak Djokovic Foundation has launched a Season of Giving campaign for the third consecutive year in the hopes of raising €100,000 to help open a preschool in both Vajska and Ljubis, two villages in Serbia. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and his wife, Jelena Djokovic, will match all donations.
2015: Tokio
2016: Rio de Janeiro, Indian Wells, Waszyngton, Chengdu, WTF
2017: Doha, Sydney, Dubaj, Miami, Marrakesz, Estoril, s-Hertogenbosch
2018: Barcelona,Winston-Salem,Sztokholm, Paryż-Bercy,
2019: Dubaj, Miami, Monachium, Kitzbühel, St. Petersburg, WTF
2020: Adelaide, Rzym
2022: Adelaide 1, Australian Open, Rzym, Halle
2023: Indian Wells, Miami, Barcelona, US Open, WTF
2015: Kuala Lumpur
2016: Queens, Sankt Petersburg
2017: Waszyngton, Winston-Salem, US Open, Sankt Petersburg, WTF
2018: Doha, Miami, Hamburg,
2019: Eastbourne, US Open,
2020: RG, Sofia
2021: ATP Cup
2022: Stuttgart, Eastbourne, Winston-Salem, Florencja
2023: Montpellier
MTT (DEBEL) - Tytuły (7) / Finały (7)
Spoiler:
2019: RG, Cincinnati, Paryż-Bercy, WTF
2020: RG, US Open
2021: Rzym
2018: WTF
2019: Indian Wells, Madryt
2020: Australian Open
2021: Australian Open, RG, Paryż-Bercy
Tenis. Ważna zmiana w męskich rozgrywkach. Władze ATP zniosły restrykcyjny przepis
Spoiler:
Od nowego roku firmy bukmacherskie i oferujące gry hazardowe oraz fantasy znów będą mogły być sponsorami tytularnymi męskich turniejów głównego cyklu. Tym samym władze ATP zniosły przepis obowiązujący od trzech lat.
Przepis o zakazie sponsorowania turniejów rangi ATP Tour przez firmy bukmacherskie i oferujące gry hazardowe oraz typu fantasy został wprowadzony w 2018 roku. Miał związek z walką władz męskiego cyklu z korupcją i procederem ustawiania meczów, zwłaszcza na niższych poziomach rozgrywek.
Jednak pandemia koronawirusa i wywołane nią straty ekonomiczne spowodowały, że po trzech latach ten przepis został unieważniony. Portal "Sports Business Daily" poinformował, że od 2021 roku firmy bukmacherskie i hazardowe znów będą mogły być sponsorami tytularnymi turniejów głównego cyklu.
Jak czytamy w "Sports Business Daily", władze ATP oraz Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) - agencji zajmującej się przeciwdziałaniu korupcji w tenisie - uznały, iż "poczyniono wystarczające postępy, aby odrzucić zakaz i pozwolić turniejom na sponsorowanie przez firmy bukmacherskie i/lub oferujące gry fantasy".
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Pozostały jedynie niewielkie ograniczenia. Firmy bukmacherskie i hazardowe będą mogły być sponsorami turniejów rangi ATP 250 i 500. Najważniejsze dla ATP imprezy serii Masters 1000 mogą nawiązać współpracę jedynie z firmami oferującymi gry typu fantasy, jak chociażby bardzo popularny w USA serwis DraftKings, który w lipcu przyczynił się do zorganizowania pokazowego turnieju w Atlancie.
- Jesteśmy bardzo wdzięczni zarządowi ATP za wsparcie - powiedział Eddie Gonzalez, inicjator lipcowej "pokazówki" w Atlancie oraz dyrektor turnieju rangi ATP 250 BB&T Atlanta Open. - Umożliwił to Andrea Gaudenzi, który objął stanowisko prezydenta ATP w bardzo trudnym roku. Doceniamy to. To świetny ruch ze strony ATP, aby zapewnić dodatkowe przychody - dodał Gonzalez.
Sytuacja ekonomiczna związana z pandemią koronawirusa negatywnie wpłynęła na męskie rozgrywki. Problemy dopadły stowarzyszenie ATP, którego dochody stały się mniejsze, jak i organizatorów turniejów. Pule nagród w imprezach spadły o kilkanaście proc.
Rynek zakładów bukmacherskich jest potężny i stale się rozwija. Firmy oferujące tego typu usługi dysponują ogromnymi środkami finansowymi i chętnie inwestują w sport. Andrea Gaudenzi, szef ATP, dobrze o tym wie. W latach 2010-11 zajmował stanowisko dyrektorskie w firmie bukmacherskiej Bwin. Dlatego wobec obecnych okoliczności ATP postanowiło z tego skorzystać.
Nowy sezon rozgrywek ATP Tour rozpocznie się 5 stycznia. W pierwszym tygodniu odbędą się dwa turnieje rangi 250 - w Delray Beach i w Antalyi.
2015: Tokio
2016: Rio de Janeiro, Indian Wells, Waszyngton, Chengdu, WTF
2017: Doha, Sydney, Dubaj, Miami, Marrakesz, Estoril, s-Hertogenbosch
2018: Barcelona,Winston-Salem,Sztokholm, Paryż-Bercy,
2019: Dubaj, Miami, Monachium, Kitzbühel, St. Petersburg, WTF
2020: Adelaide, Rzym
2022: Adelaide 1, Australian Open, Rzym, Halle
2023: Indian Wells, Miami, Barcelona, US Open, WTF
2015: Kuala Lumpur
2016: Queens, Sankt Petersburg
2017: Waszyngton, Winston-Salem, US Open, Sankt Petersburg, WTF
2018: Doha, Miami, Hamburg,
2019: Eastbourne, US Open,
2020: RG, Sofia
2021: ATP Cup
2022: Stuttgart, Eastbourne, Winston-Salem, Florencja
2023: Montpellier
MTT (DEBEL) - Tytuły (7) / Finały (7)
Spoiler:
2019: RG, Cincinnati, Paryż-Bercy, WTF
2020: RG, US Open
2021: Rzym
2018: WTF
2019: Indian Wells, Madryt
2020: Australian Open
2021: Australian Open, RG, Paryż-Bercy
Damian pisze: ↑26 gru 2020, 2:24Tenis. Ważna zmiana w męskich rozgrywkach. Władze ATP zniosły restrykcyjny przepis
Spoiler:
Od nowego roku firmy bukmacherskie i oferujące gry hazardowe oraz fantasy znów będą mogły być sponsorami tytularnymi męskich turniejów głównego cyklu. Tym samym władze ATP zniosły przepis obowiązujący od trzech lat.
Przepis o zakazie sponsorowania turniejów rangi ATP Tour przez firmy bukmacherskie i oferujące gry hazardowe oraz typu fantasy został wprowadzony w 2018 roku. Miał związek z walką władz męskiego cyklu z korupcją i procederem ustawiania meczów, zwłaszcza na niższych poziomach rozgrywek.
Jednak pandemia koronawirusa i wywołane nią straty ekonomiczne spowodowały, że po trzech latach ten przepis został unieważniony. Portal "Sports Business Daily" poinformował, że od 2021 roku firmy bukmacherskie i hazardowe znów będą mogły być sponsorami tytularnymi turniejów głównego cyklu.
Jak czytamy w "Sports Business Daily", władze ATP oraz Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) - agencji zajmującej się przeciwdziałaniu korupcji w tenisie - uznały, iż "poczyniono wystarczające postępy, aby odrzucić zakaz i pozwolić turniejom na sponsorowanie przez firmy bukmacherskie i/lub oferujące gry fantasy".
ZOBACZ WIDEO: #dziejesiewsporcie: Maria Szarapowa w wersji retro. Fani są zachwyceni
Pozostały jedynie niewielkie ograniczenia. Firmy bukmacherskie i hazardowe będą mogły być sponsorami turniejów rangi ATP 250 i 500. Najważniejsze dla ATP imprezy serii Masters 1000 mogą nawiązać współpracę jedynie z firmami oferującymi gry typu fantasy, jak chociażby bardzo popularny w USA serwis DraftKings, który w lipcu przyczynił się do zorganizowania pokazowego turnieju w Atlancie.
- Jesteśmy bardzo wdzięczni zarządowi ATP za wsparcie - powiedział Eddie Gonzalez, inicjator lipcowej "pokazówki" w Atlancie oraz dyrektor turnieju rangi ATP 250 BB&T Atlanta Open. - Umożliwił to Andrea Gaudenzi, który objął stanowisko prezydenta ATP w bardzo trudnym roku. Doceniamy to. To świetny ruch ze strony ATP, aby zapewnić dodatkowe przychody - dodał Gonzalez.
Sytuacja ekonomiczna związana z pandemią koronawirusa negatywnie wpłynęła na męskie rozgrywki. Problemy dopadły stowarzyszenie ATP, którego dochody stały się mniejsze, jak i organizatorów turniejów. Pule nagród w imprezach spadły o kilkanaście proc.
Rynek zakładów bukmacherskich jest potężny i stale się rozwija. Firmy oferujące tego typu usługi dysponują ogromnymi środkami finansowymi i chętnie inwestują w sport. Andrea Gaudenzi, szef ATP, dobrze o tym wie. W latach 2010-11 zajmował stanowisko dyrektorskie w firmie bukmacherskiej Bwin. Dlatego wobec obecnych okoliczności ATP postanowiło z tego skorzystać.
Nowy sezon rozgrywek ATP Tour rozpocznie się 5 stycznia. W pierwszym tygodniu odbędą się dwa turnieje rangi 250 - w Delray Beach i w Antalyi.
2015: Tokio
2016: Rio de Janeiro, Indian Wells, Waszyngton, Chengdu, WTF
2017: Doha, Sydney, Dubaj, Miami, Marrakesz, Estoril, s-Hertogenbosch
2018: Barcelona,Winston-Salem,Sztokholm, Paryż-Bercy,
2019: Dubaj, Miami, Monachium, Kitzbühel, St. Petersburg, WTF
2020: Adelaide, Rzym
2022: Adelaide 1, Australian Open, Rzym, Halle
2023: Indian Wells, Miami, Barcelona, US Open, WTF
2015: Kuala Lumpur
2016: Queens, Sankt Petersburg
2017: Waszyngton, Winston-Salem, US Open, Sankt Petersburg, WTF
2018: Doha, Miami, Hamburg,
2019: Eastbourne, US Open,
2020: RG, Sofia
2021: ATP Cup
2022: Stuttgart, Eastbourne, Winston-Salem, Florencja
2023: Montpellier
MTT (DEBEL) - Tytuły (7) / Finały (7)
Spoiler:
2019: RG, Cincinnati, Paryż-Bercy, WTF
2020: RG, US Open
2021: Rzym
2018: WTF
2019: Indian Wells, Madryt
2020: Australian Open
2021: Australian Open, RG, Paryż-Bercy
Lacoste Brings Elegance & Performance To New Racquet Line
Spoiler:
Lacoste's signature mix hits the tennis court, now with two new racquets
The iconic French champion Rene Lacoste was also the inventor of both the polo shirt and the modern metal tennis racquet.
So it’s only fitting that after revolutionising the world of tennis apparel and footwear, his namesake brand would set out to conquer the tennis racquet game as well with the launch of the new Lacoste L20 racquet.
Inspired by Lacoste’s innovative spirit and engineered by Tecnifibre, the new L20 features the familiar alligator logo and brings the brand’s signature mix of lifestyle elegance and performance to the tennis court – but now in a tennis racquet as well as head-to-toe apparel.
Made for experienced club players as well as dedicated beginners, the L20 and its lighter companion the L20L are more than just a stylish accessory. The lightweight racquet delivers on both speed and spin-friendly precision for a user-friendly hitting experience.
The L20 also features an updated version of the famous dampening system developed by Rene Lacoste himself, maximizing comfort on every stroke and serve. The innovative string pattern has denser spacing in the center for control, and wider spacing at the edges for a more forgiving response.
Engineered by Tecnifibre and infused with Lacoste’s trailblazing DNA, the L20 and L20L strike the perfect balance between competition and leisure – another game-changing combination from a brand that has made its legacy out of changing the game.
2015: Tokio
2016: Rio de Janeiro, Indian Wells, Waszyngton, Chengdu, WTF
2017: Doha, Sydney, Dubaj, Miami, Marrakesz, Estoril, s-Hertogenbosch
2018: Barcelona,Winston-Salem,Sztokholm, Paryż-Bercy,
2019: Dubaj, Miami, Monachium, Kitzbühel, St. Petersburg, WTF
2020: Adelaide, Rzym
2022: Adelaide 1, Australian Open, Rzym, Halle
2023: Indian Wells, Miami, Barcelona, US Open, WTF
2015: Kuala Lumpur
2016: Queens, Sankt Petersburg
2017: Waszyngton, Winston-Salem, US Open, Sankt Petersburg, WTF
2018: Doha, Miami, Hamburg,
2019: Eastbourne, US Open,
2020: RG, Sofia
2021: ATP Cup
2022: Stuttgart, Eastbourne, Winston-Salem, Florencja
2023: Montpellier
MTT (DEBEL) - Tytuły (7) / Finały (7)
Spoiler:
2019: RG, Cincinnati, Paryż-Bercy, WTF
2020: RG, US Open
2021: Rzym
2018: WTF
2019: Indian Wells, Madryt
2020: Australian Open
2021: Australian Open, RG, Paryż-Bercy