Men’s tennis’ top-tier ATP has extended its global commercial deal with Chinese consumer electronics company Haier through 2025.
The renewal means the brand will carry on as the ATP Tour’s home appliances partner and as a gold partner of the tour.
Haier and the ATP first partnered in April last year, at which point the brand also entered into a deal with the French Tennis Federation to cover the Roland-Garros clay-court grand slam event in Paris. That latter tie-up has also now been extended.
Haier will continue to “activate a global portfolio of partner tournaments via premium hospitality experiences, brand exposure, and fan engagement.”
These events will include the ATP Finals, Paris Masters, Madrid Open, Hamburg Open, Croatia Open, and the European Open.
The electronics firm will also use the ATP Tour’s digital platforms to promote its product range to fans.
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