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Nole is Laureus world sportsman; Spanish women among top winners

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Apr 23, 2024 21:04

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Novak Djokovic, Aitana Bonmatí, Jude Bellingham and Simone Biles were among the big winners in Madrid on Sunday night, as Spain was at the centre of world sport with an unrivalled collection of sport’s greatest talents celebrating the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards.

On an unforgettable evening at the historic Palacio de Cibeles in the heart of Madrid, with media from across the world in attendance, Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time.

Feb 06, 2023 18:02

Rolex extends, expands Shanghai Masters title sponsorship

The Shanghai Masters has renewed its contract with tournament title sponsor, the prestige Swiss watchmaker Rolex. Rolex will continue to sponsor the Shanghai Masters for the next ten years. The two parties will jointly present the Rolex Shanghai Masters from 2-15 October 2023 (including qualifying rounds) following a "significant upgrade" to the tournament.

Feb 02, 2023 20:02

Sony Sports aces 2-year Davis Cup broadcast rights

MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the exclusive media rights to broadcast Davis Cup in India for two years between 2023 and 2024.

Feb 01, 2023 19:02

Australian Open 2023 sets Grand Slam attendance record

The 2023 edition of the Australian Open set a Grand Slam attendance record with more than 900,000 spectators visiting over three weeks, organisers said on Tuesday, despite the absence of some big-name players and schedule disruptions due to rain.

Jan 30, 2023 19:01

Novak Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open title

"This is the biggest victory of my life." That was Novak Djokovic after winning his record extending tenth Australian Open.

Jan 16, 2023 17:01

Whisper wins 2-year Wimbledon production contract

LONDON: UK sports-focused production outfit Whisper has been appointed as the production partner for the 2023 and 2024 editions of Wimbledon, staged at The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC). The extensive contract sees Whisper, in which Sony Pictures Television holds a minority stake, set to produce the world feed, international highlights, a creative preview film and an official film of Wimbledon.

Jan 16, 2023 17:01

WTA and IMG announce Abu Dhabi event

ABU DHABI: The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and IMG Monday announced Abu Dhabi will be the newest destination for the world’s professional women’s tennis tour. The ‘Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open’ will be held in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, from 5–12 February. It is the first ongoing WTA sanctioned tour event to locate in the Emirate.

Jan 13, 2023 19:01

ITF terminates 25-yr Davis Cup deal with Kosmos

The future of the Davis Cup is up in the air after the International Tennis Federation (ITF) on Thursday announced it was ending its partnership with investment group Kosmos, founded by Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué, just five years into a 25-year agreement.

Jan 12, 2023 18:01

Sony Sports gears up to b'cast 111th edition of Australian Open

MUMBAI: Sony Sports Network will kickstart the Grand Slam calendar of 2023 with the Australian Open, which will feature the top and rising tennis stars gunning for the coveted title. The Australian Open is the first of three Grand Slams, followed by Roland Garros and the US Open, that will be live telecast on Sony Sports Network in 2023.

Jan 11, 2023 18:01

DPS Jaipur launches tennis academy spearheaded by Zeeshan Ali

JAIPUR: Delhi Public School, Jaipur Wednesday announced the launch of the Devyani Jaipuria Tennis Academy (DJTA). The training facility will be backed by India’s national and Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali.

Jan 09, 2023 10:01

Sania confirms Dubai WTA 1000 event in Feb will be her last

Sania Mirza, for long the face of Indian women's tennis will end her celebrated career in the sports at the Dubai Tennis Championships 2023 in February. "Honestly, I like to do things on my own terms. So I don't want to be forced out by injury,” Sania Mirza, who pulled out of the US Open 2022, told wtatennis in an interview.

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