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Thursday, February 28, 2013

What Impact Has Sponsorship had on Tennis?

Thursday, February 28, 2013 Wimbledon

What Impact Has Sponsorship had on Tennis?

Tennis really is at its peak at the moment, and the ‘fabulous four’ have played a key part in boosting the sport’s popularity. Top athletes Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray have dominated the game for the past six years, taking tennis into a whole new territory.

The players have become marketable superstars and similarly to other sports like golf, the sport has become a very lucrative one.

How much money can you win?
• In 2013 the Australian Open is offering a record prize money of AUD$30 million (£2 million).
• US Open prize money in 2013 for singles will be $5.9 million (£3.8 million).
• £1.1 million was given to the singles winner at Wimbledon last year.
• The 2012 French Open awarded the singles winner €1,250,000 (£1,081,148).

So as you can see, there is some big money to be made. And businesses know this, which is why sponsorship in the game has grown so much over the past 40 years.
Let’s look at the top players and their sponsorship deals, to learn more:

Wimbledon Date Change for 2015

Thursday, July 19, 2012 Wimbledon

Wimbledon Date Change for 2015

The All England Club today confirmed that The Championships’ dates will be moved back by one week in 2015.

Wimbledon 2015 will run from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July.

“The best interests of tennis will be served by allowing the players more time to recuperate and to adjust from the clay of Roland Garros to the grass at Wimbledon. All our research indicates that there is widespread support within the game for extending the gap between the French Open and Wimbledon and, importantly, we think most players will welcome the prospect of a longer grass court season and spending more time on the softer surface of grass." Philip Brook, Chairman of the All England Club, said.

“In making this change from 2015 we recognise that there will be some important consequences for the overall tennis calendar and enough time needs to be given to allow us all to plan accordingly. In anticipation of the work required, I would like to thank our colleagues throughout the game for their enthusiasm and support for the vision of a tennis calendar that will better suit the needs of the modern day sport.” He added.

So now tennis players will have 3 weeks to get ready for Wimbledon instead of 2. Not much but something is something.

Photo Flashback: Federer and Williams Wimbledon Champions

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 photos, roger federer, Wimbledon

Photo Flashback: Federer and Williams Wimbledon Champions

Nine years ago Roger Federe became Wimbledon champion for the first time... Serena Williams was the Womens champion... Check out how they changed during this time....

Great champions... Yesterday and today....

Video: Roger Federer Refelcts On Wimbledon Triumph

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 roger federer, tennis videos, Wimbledon

Video: Roger Federer Refelcts On Wimbledon Triumph

In season 4, episode 28 of ATP World Tour Uncovered, World No. 1 Roger Federer reflects on his Wimbledon triumphs and looks ahead to the 2012 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 roger federer, tennis videos, Wimbledon

Video: Federer's Wimbledon 2012 Media Blitz

Follow Roger Federer on a 90-minute media blitz at the All England Club the morning after his Wimbledon final triumph over Andy Murray.

Photos: Federer at Wimbledon Championships 2012 Winners Ball

Sunday, July 08, 2012 photos, roger federer, Wimbledon

Photos: Federer at Wimbledon Championships 2012 Winners Ball

Wimbledon Singles Champions Serena Williams and Roger Federer attended the Wimbledon Championships 2012 Winners Ball at the InterContinental Park Lane Hotel in London, England.... Enjoy some pictures of the champions...

Sunday, July 08, 2012 andy murray, roger federer, Wimbledon

Federer beats Murray for 7th Wimbledon title

Roger Federer came back to beat Andy Murray 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 to win his 7th Wimbledon title at the All England Club.

"It feels nice," Federer said, clutching the gold trophy only Pete Sampras has held as many times in the modern era. "It's like it never left me."

The victory also increased Federer's record total to 17 major titles and clinched a return to the top of the ATP rankings.

"He doesn't want to stop now. He knows he's going to continue to play well and try to break seven, and he could very well end up with eight or nine Wimbledons," Sampras said in a telephone interview. "I just think he's that much better than the other guys on grass, and he loves the court the way I loved that court. He's a great champion, a classy champion, and I'm really happy for him."

After a record seven consecutive Wimbledon finals from 2003-09, winning the first six, Federer lost in the quarterfinals in 2010 and 2011, then wasted two match points and a two-set lead against Djokovic in the U.S. Open semifinals last year, raising questions about whether he might be slipping.

"A couple tough moments for me the last couple years, I guess," Federer said. "So I really almost didn't try to picture myself with the trophy or try to think too far ahead, really."

Watch Federer vs Murray at Wimbledon Online Free Video Streaming

Saturday, July 07, 2012 free streaming, Wimbledon

Watch Federer vs Murray at Wimbledon Online Free Video Streaming

The 2012 Wimbledon tennis tournament is coming to an end andRoger Federer will try to win his 7th title when he faces Andy Murray in the final.... Watch it live and online with video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match!!!

You can also watch tennis LIVE at TennisTV.com for better quality video streaming, highlights and more...

Order of Play

Federer vs Murray (Centre Court)

Wimbledon 2012 - The Championships
Sunday (08 July) 10:00 (GMT -3))

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Saturday, July 07, 2012 Order of Play, Wimbledon

Wimbledon Day 13 Order of Play | Sunday 8 July 2012

CENTRE COURT – SHOW COURT – 2.00 PM START

1 Roger Federer (SUI) [3] vs Andy Murray (GBR) [4]

2 Leander Paes (IND) / Elena Vesnina (RUS) [4] vs Mike Bryan (USA) / Lisa Raymond (USA) [2]

No.1 COURT – SHOW COURT – 1.00 PM START

1 Luke Saville (AUS) [1] vs Filip Peliwo (CAN) [4] (BS)

2 Lindsay Davenport (USA) / Martina Hingis (SUI) vs Martina Navratilova (USA) / Jana Novotna (CZE) (WL)

3 Andrew Harris (AUS) / Nick Kyrgios (AUS) [4] vs Matteo Donati (ITA) / Pietro Licciardi (ITA) (BD)

No.3 COURT – SHOW COURT – 12.00 NOON START

1 Jiske Griffioen (NED) / Aniek Van Koot (NED) vs Lucy Shuker (GBR) / Jordanne Whiley (GBR) (DW)

2 Robin Ammerlaan (NED) / Ronald Vink (NED) [1] vs Tom Egberink (NED) / Michael Jeremiasz (FRA) (DM)

Wimbledon Day 12 Order of Play Saturday July 7, 2012

Friday, July 06, 2012 Order of Play, Wimbledon

Wimbledon Day 12 Order of Play Saturday July 7, 2012

CENTRE COURT – SHOW COURT – 2.00 PM START

Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) [3] vs Serena Williams (USA) [6]

Robert Lindstedt (SWE) / Horia Tecau (ROU) [5]vs Jonathan Marray (GBR) / Frederik Nielsen (DEN)

Serena Williams (USA) / Venus Williams (USA) vs Andrea Hlavackova (CZE) / Lucie Hradecka (CZE) [6]

No.1 COURT – SHOW COURT – 1.00 PM START

Elina Svitolina (UKR) [3] vs Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) [5]

Nenad Zimonjic (SRB) / Katarina Srebotnik (SLO) [3] vs Mike Bryan (USA) / Lisa Raymond (USA) [2]

Bob Bryan (USA) / Liezel Huber (USA) [1] vs Leander Paes (IND) / Elena Vesnina (RUS) [4]

Friday, July 06, 2012 Results, Wimbledon

Wimbledon Day 11 Results – Friday, July 6, 2012

WIMBLEDON
London, England
June 25-July 8, 2012
Grass/Outdoors

Results – Friday, July 6, 2012

Gentlemen’s Singles – Semi-finals
[3] R Federer (SUI) d [1] N Djokovic (SRB) 63 36 64 63
[4] A Murray (GBR) d [5] J Tsonga (FRA) 63 64 36 75

Gentlemen’s Doubles – Semi-finals
[WC] J Marray (GBR) / F Nielsen (DEN) d [2] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) 64 76(9) 67(4) 76(5)
[5] R Lindstedt (SWE) / H Tecau (ROU) d [10] J Melzer (AUT) / P Petzschner (GER) 64 67(10) 64 63

Friday, July 06, 2012 novak djokovic, roger federer, Wimbledon

Federer upsets Djokovic to reach Wimbledon 2012 final

Roger Federer beat Novak Djokovic 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3 to reach a record eighth Wimbledon final.

If it were not for the giant mechanical roof and the floodlit glow over Centre Court, Federer's victory could have been a flashback to 2007 when he was at the peak of his powers and beat Rafa Nadal to win his fifth title.

Djokovic was the top seed and had crushed the Swiss at the same stage of the French Open just four weeks ago.

This was a different Federer, however, to the one who capitulated in straight sets in Paris. He had verve and aggression and was razor sharp.

The Swiss served with pinpoint accuracy and punished Djokovic's somewhat sluggish manner with rasping winners off both flanks that smashed holes in the Serb's solid concrete defenses.

Friday, July 06, 2012 andy murray, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Wimbledon

Andy Murray reaches Wimbledon final

Andy Murray defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 and reached the Wimbledon 2012 final.

Murray will face Roger Federer on Sunday in the final.

"I started the match really well, served really well," assessed Murray immediately after the match. "One loose game at the start of the third set and he came back into it. He was hitting some unbelievable passing shots, volleys. I did well to hang in there in the end because he started to play really well."

"I think at the beginning it was tough because he played well," said Tsonga. "He didn't give me one chance to go to the net. He didn't miss one serve. He was really, really good. After that his level was a bit down in the third set and I took my chance. But after that he broke me in the fourth. I think he deserved it.

Watch Murray vs Tsonga at Wimbledon Online Free Video Streaming

Thursday, July 05, 2012 free streaming, Wimbledon

Watch Murray vs Tsonga at Wimbledon Online Free Video Streaming

Andy Murray will try to make it for the first time into the Championships final when he faces Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2012 Wimbledon semifinals.... Watch it live and online with video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match!!!

You can also watch tennis LIVE at TennisTV.com for better quality video streaming, highlights and more...

Order of Play

Murray vs Tsonga (Centre Court)

Wimbledon 2012 - The Championships
Friday (06 July) 09:00 (GMT -3)

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Thursday, July 05, 2012 free streaming, Wimbledon

Watch Djokovic vs Federer at Wimbledon Online Free Video Streaming

Novak Djokovic will face Roger Federer at the 2012 Wimbledon semifinals.... Watch it live and online with video streaming....Don´t miss this amazing match!!!

You can also watch tennis LIVE at TennisTV.com for better quality video streaming, highlights and more...

Order of Play

Djokovic vs Federer (Centre Court)

Wimbledon 2012 - The Championships
Friday (06 July) 09:00 (GMT -3)

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Thursday, July 05, 2012 Order of Play, Wimbledon

Wimbledon Day 11 Order of Play | Friday 6 July 2012

Centre Court 1:00 PM Start Time

1. Gentlemen’s Singles – Semi-finals
Novak Djokovic (SRB)[1] v. Roger Federer (SUI)[3]

2. Gentlemen’s Singles – Semi-finals
Andy Murray (GBR)[4] v. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)[5]

No. 1 Court 1:00 PM Start Time

1. Ladies’ Doubles – Semi-finals
Liezel Huber (USA)[1]/Lisa Raymond (USA)[1] v. Serena Williams (USA)/ Venus Williams (USA)

2. Gentlemen’s Doubles – Semi-finals
Robert Lindstedt (SWE)[5]/Horia Tecau (ROU)[5] v. Jurgen Melzer (AUT)[10]/ Philipp Petzschner (GER)[10]

3. Mixed Doubles – Quarter-finals
Colin Fleming (GBR)/Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) v. Nenad Zimonjic (SRB)[3]/ Katarina Srebotnik (SLO)[3]

No. 3 Court 11:30 AM Start Time

1. Ladies’ Invitation Doubles
Sabine Appelmans (BEL)[2]/Barbara Schett (AUT)[2] v. Martina Navratilova (USA)/ Jana Novotna (CZE)

Not Before:1:00 PM

2. Gentlemen’s Doubles – Semi-finals
Jonathan Marray (GBR)/Frederik Nielsen (DEN) v. Bob Bryan (USA)[2]/ Mike Bryan (USA)[2]

3. Ladies’ Doubles – Semi-finals
Flavia Pennetta (ITA)/Francesca Schiavone (ITA) v. Andrea Hlavackova (CZE)[6]/ Lucie Hradecka (CZE)[6]

4. Mixed Doubles – Quarter-finals
Bob Bryan (USA)[1]/Liezel Huber (USA)[1] v. Daniel Nestor (CAN)[8]/ Julia Goerges (GER)[8]

Thursday, July 05, 2012 novak djokovic, roger federer, Wimbledon

Djokovic vs Federer Wimbledon Final Preview

Novak Djokovic plays Roger Federer for the 27th time on Friday at The Championships, Wimbledon. Federer leads 14-12 in their Head 2 Head series.

Djokovic is bidding to win his sixth Grand Slam championship title and become the first player to retain the Wimbledon title since Federer in 2007. Federer is attempting to become the first man to reach eight Wimbledon finals.

Should Federer beat Djokovic and go onto lift his 17th major trophy he will regain No. 1 in the ATP Rankings on Monday.

Federer has been World No. 1 for 285 weeks, one week shy of all-time record-holder Pete Sampras on 286 weeks.

Here's a look at their statistics:

Thursday, July 05, 2012 andy murray, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Wimbledon

Murray vs Tsonga | Wimbledon Smeifinal Preview

Andy Murray faces Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday for a place in the final at Wimbledon.

Murray leads Tsonga 5-1 in their Head 2 Head series, including wins at 2010 Wimbledon and the 2011 AEGON Championships final.

Murray is appearing in his fourth successive Wimbledon semi-final. He is attempting to become the first British man to reach the Wimbledon final since Henry "Bunny" Austin in 1938. The last British man to lift the title was Fred Perry, two years earlier.

Tsonga’s best major championship result came at the 2008 Australian Open, where he finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic.
Last year at Wimbledon, he lost to Djokovic in the semi-finals.

Here's a look at their statistics:

Thursday, July 05, 2012 Results, Wimbledon

Wimbledon Day 10 Results | Thursday, July 5, 2012

Gentlemen’s Doubles – Quarterfinals
[2] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) d S Lipsky (USA) / R Ram (USA) 57 63 57 64 64
[5] R Lindstedt (SWE) / H Tecau (ROU) d D Bracciali (ITA) / J Knowle (AUT) 64 62 64
[10] J Melzer (AUT) / P Petzschner (GER) d [15] I Dodig (CRO) / M Melo (BRA) 75 62 36 63

Wimbledon Day 10 Schedule | Thursday 5 July 2012

Wednesday, July 04, 2012 Order of Play, Wimbledon

Wimbledon Day 10 Schedule | Thursday 5 July 2012

Centre Court 1:00 PM Start Time

1. Ladies’ Singles – Semifinals
Angelique Kerber (GER)[8] v. Agnieszka Radwanska (POL)[3]

2. Ladies’ Singles – Semifinals
Serena Williams (USA)[6] v. Victoria Azarenka (BLR)[2]

3. Mixed Doubles – 3rd Round
Colin Fleming (GBR)/Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) v. Dominic Inglot (GBR)/ Laura Robson (GBR)

No. 1 Court 1:00 PM Start Time

1. Gentlemen’s Doubles – Quarterfinals
Scott Lipsky (USA)/Rajeev Ram (USA) v. Bob Bryan (USA)[2]/ Mike Bryan (USA)[2]

2. Ladies’ Doubles – Quarterfinals
Nuria Llagostera Vives (ESP)[9]/Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (ESP)[9] v. Flavia Pennetta (ITA)/ Francesca Schiavone (ITA)

3. Mixed Doubles – 3rd Round To Finish 2-6 7-6(0) 2-2

Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ)/Yaroslava Shvedova (KAZ) v. Paul Hanley (AUS)/ Alla Kudryavtseva (RUS)

No. 2 Court 11:30 AM Start Time

1. Ladies’ Doubles – Quarterfinals
Andrea Hlavackova (CZE)[6]/Lucie Hradecka (CZE)[6] v. Sara Errani (ITA)[2]/ Roberta Vinci (ITA)[2]

2. Gentlemen’s Invitation Doubles
Jonas Bjorkman (SWE)[2]/Todd Woodbridge (AUS)[2] v. Richard Krajicek (NED)/ Mark Petchey (GBR)

3. Senior Men’s Invitation Doubles
Jeremy Bates (GBR)[2]/Anders Jarryd (SWE)[2] v. Andrew Castle (GBR)/ Guy Forget (FRA)

4. Mixed Doubles – Quarterfinals
Rohan Bopanna (IND)[10]/Jie Zheng (CHN)[10] v. Mike Bryan (USA)[2]/ Lisa Raymond (USA)[2]

5. Ladies’ Invitation Doubles
Lindsay Davenport (USA)/Martina Hingis (SUI) v. Helena Sukova (CZE)/ Andrea Temesvari (HUN)