NEWPORT, R.I., March 10, 2022 /CNW/
-- Infosys (NSE:
INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in
next-generation digital services and consulting, and the
International Tennis Hall of Fame 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.
"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, 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.
Please visit 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.
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.
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 through their digital
journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an 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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