Infosys Becomes Digital Innovation Partner for International Tennis Hall of Fame and Title Sponsor of the Hall of Fame Open
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NEWPORT, R.I., March 10, 2022, /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
- Strategic collaboration to bring technology expertise to reimagine fan
experiences and preserve tennis heritage at the historic venue where the first
U.S. National Championships were hosted in 1881
Infosys [https://www.infosys.com/] (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a
global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and the
International Tennis Hall of Fame [https://www.tennisfame.com/] today announced
a multi-year transformational collaboration making Infosys the ITHF's Official
Digital Innovation Partner and title sponsor of the organization's annual ATP
Tour tournament, the Infosys Hall of Fame Open. The collaboration will help the
ITHF amplify its efforts in preserving and celebrating tennis history through
digital advances while also identifying and acting on opportunities to enhance
fan experience.
Infosys brings proven success in transforming the tennis experience for
fans globally, through digital partnerships with the ATP Tour, Australian Open
and Roland-Garros. View our new collaboration with ITHF here
[https://videos.infosys.com/watch/L1YZZTZDCYLdyG9TStjkuA?].
"We are thrilled to join with Infosys in a comprehensive collaboration to
accelerate transformation of the digital landscape of International Tennis Hall
of Fame. Infosys is a global leader in the use of cutting-edge technology in
tennis and beyond, and we are honored to be a focus in their steadfast
dedication to the sport. We look forward to our collaboration bringing tennis
closer to fans all over the world," said Todd Martin, CEO of the ITHF.
"We are very inspired by the incredible strides that the ITHF is making to
bring tennis fans the finest ATP Tour grass court tournament in the United
States and to nurture the rich heritage of the sport. It will be an exciting
journey as we strive to match their commitment to tennis with smart
data-driven, digital innovations that can advance the outcomes of their efforts
and deliver deeply engaging fan-experiences throughout the tournament.
Collaborating with the ITHF gives us an opportunity to celebrate their rich
history as the origin of the U.S. National Championships and accelerate their
endeavors to preserve the history of the sport globally," said Ravi Kumar S.,
President, Infosys.
As title sponsors of the Infosys Hall of Fame Open
[https://www.infosyshalloffameopen.com/], in addition to driving the Stat of
the Day digital insights series, Infosys will leverage the Infosys Tennis
Platform to drive digital innovation and sustained engagement across the
following areas:
Preserving tournament heritage through digital experiences: Infosys will
consolidate the ITHF's position as a leader in the digital preservation and
strengthening of tennis history and provide innovative and insight-driven
experiences to its growing global audience through digital platforms.
Telling tennis' greatest stories through TennisWorthy: Infosys will also
present 10 annual episodes of the TennisWorthy video series and pioneer new
approaches for the series. TennisWorthy is an initiative from the ITHF to
retell tennis' greatest stories inspired by the core values of the sport and
its legends.
Designing great fan experiences: Infosys will work to shape immersive 3D
and VR platforms that enable fans to engage with the history of the sport while
also following tournament action and in-depth analysis of player performances.
The Hall of Fame Open has been hosted by the ITHF annually since 1976. The
Infosys Hall of Fame Open is scheduled to take place July 10-17, 2022, in
Newport, R.I. Every year, the week following Wimbledon, the tournament attracts
top stars along with up-and-coming talent for the only grass-court ATP Tour
event outside of Europe. The tournament coincides with the ITHF's Enshrinement
Weekend and Induction Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, July 16, when
Australia's Lleyton Hewitt will be inducted.
Fans can stay informed with tournament updates and ticket sales at
infosyshalloffameopen.com [https://www.infosyshalloffameopen.com/]. Please
visit Infosys.com/ITHF [http://infosys.com/ITHF] to learn more about the
collaboration.
About the International Tennis Hall of Fame
The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) is a non-profit organization
that preserves and promotes the history of tennis and celebrates its champions,
thereby serving as a vital partner in the growth of tennis globally. The ITHF
is located in Newport, Rhode Island in the United States, with Hall of Famers
hailing from 27 nations around the world. The Hall of Fame honors these legends
and chronicles the sport's history in a comprehensive interactive museum in
Newport and programming to celebrate the sport around the world. For
information on the International Tennis Hall of Fame and its programs, visit
tennisfame.com [https://tennisfame.com/].
About the Infosys Hall of Fame Open
Hosted on the historic grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of
Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, the Infosys Hall of Fame Open is the only ATP
Tour event played in the Northeast and the only pro tournament played on grass
courts in North and South America. The 2022 tournament will be held July 10-17,
2022. Topping off a week of exciting pro tennis, a highlight of the week will
be the International Tennis Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on July 16. The
tournament is operated by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and proceeds
directly support the organization's efforts to preserve and promote tennis
history, celebrate its greatest champions, and inspire the future of the sport.
For additional information, visit infosyshalloffameopen.com
[https://www.infosyshalloffameopen.com/].
About The ATP
As a global governing body of men's professional tennis, the ATP's mission
is to serve tennis. We entertain a billion global fans, showcase the world's
greatest players at the most prestigious tournaments, and inspire the next
generation of fans and players. From the ATP Cup in Australia, to Europe, the
Americas and Asia, the stars of the game battle for titles and ATP Rankings
points at ATP Masters 1000, 500 and 250 events, and Grand Slams. All roads lead
towards the Nitto ATP Finals, the prestigious season finale held in Turin,
Italy. Featuring only the world's top 8 qualified singles players and doubles
teams, the tournament also sees the official crowning of the year-end ATP World
No. 1, the ultimate achievement in tennis. For more information, please visit
www.ATPTour.com.
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and
consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their
digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the
systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients
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AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower
the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of
performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their
continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills,
expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help
your enterprise navigate your next.
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