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Is this the beginning of front of shirt sponsorship in Tennis? Harriet Dart wins a final set tie-break to beat Katie Boulter this afternoon to reach the third round of Wimbledon. Despite the great tennis and unexpected result, I was ultimately distracted by the unusual and extremely prominent sponsor branding on Dart's chest. Now we're all very used to the tennis patches featured on sleeves over the years, but I think this is the first time I've seen such a large "front of shirt" presence in tennis, especially on the hallowed turf of Wimbledon. The WTA 2024 rulebook and patch rules state: Without Sleeves: (a) Front, Collar, Back Manufacturer or commercial identifications may be placed on the front, collar, and back as follows: (i) Four (4) manufacturer or commercial identifications, each not exceeding six (6) square inches (39 sq. cm), may be placed on the front or collar of the shirt, provided that no more than three (3) identifications may be placed on the front and no more than two (2)of the identifications on the front may be commercial identifications; So, with the assumption that Harriet's sponsorship with Vitamin Well Group works well within these WTA parameters, is this the moment when the flood gates open? Thoughts? Chris O'Donoghue Will Collinson Rupert Pratt Michelle Dite Jamie Singer Mongoose Sports & Entertainment Ben Seymour Mongoose Group LTA #tennis #sponsorship #partnerships #wimbledon #aeltc #kit #sportsmarketing #sportsindustry #lta

Vision to real life, the mock-up is such an experience on its own. Great quality.

As the 137th Wimbledon Championship gets underway 🎾, those inspired to recreate their favourite match moments at home will find a choice of 1,050 homes currently available to buy across the country which come complete with their own tennis court. 🏠 With a median price tag of £1.35m 💰, this year’s Championship runner-up, with a prize of £1.4m, would be able to afford one. 🥈 Homes with tennis courts can be found in every region across the UK but they are most popular in the South East (37%), East of England (14%) and London (14%). 🇬🇧 Tennis courts attract a higher premium than other features. Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble using Information Works. June 2024 #Wimbledon2024 #HomeWithTennisCourt #UKProperty #RealEstateTrends #LuxuryHomes #TennisLife #kw #kww #KWUK #whereentrepreneursthrive

Did you know that… 🎾 Tennis, a beloved and widely practiced sport worldwide, was codified in the United Kingdom in 1870. This sport is a direct descendant of "𝗷𝗲𝘂 𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗲," invented in France in the 11th century, where participants played the game with bare hands. The invention of the racket in the 16th century and the scoring system led to the evolution of the game, which was played in the courtyards of wealthy aristocrats, gaining many royal fans, including Henry VII and VIII, who built more courts such as 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲. 👑The popularity of tennis in the United Kingdom rapidly increased. In 1874, 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 patented "𝗔 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀" with the authoritative signature of Queen Victoria, thus establishing modern grass tennis with rules and the use of a rubber ball, which was previously made of cork. 🧬 🌱In 1877, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 took place, simply known as #Wimbledon, and it is the oldest tournament in tennis history. Played on a grass court, the tournament takes place annually between the months of June and July. This tournament is part of the 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗺, consisting of the four most famous and followed tournaments worldwide: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻, 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘀; 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻; 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻. 🏅 Tennis is #officially recognized as an #Olympic sport, with a rich history and a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀. Its evolution has given rise to formidable players and continues to #inspire millions around the globe. #britishinstitutes #losapeviche#didyouknow#learning#TennisHistory #Wimbledon 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eccPQMSt

Wimbledon Prize Pool Hits Historic £50 Million Mark! 🥇 For the first time in Wimbledon history, the total prize money has reached an astounding £50 million. 💰 At this year Wimbledon Open, the winners of the men’s and women’s singles titles will each receive a record-breaking £2.7 million, while the runners-up will earn £1.4 million. Prize money increases with each round, starting at £60,000 for first-round participants. 🏆 Last year, Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova each took home a record £2.35 million. The prize for the singles champions has increased by nearly 15 percent in 2024. The total prize fund, which includes singles, doubles, and wheelchair events, represents an 11.9 percent increase from last year. 💯 With these record-breaking figures, expect a surge in tennis betting traffic as fans and bettors alike get swept up in the excitement of Wimbledon. 🚀 #tennis #wimbledon #gamingmarket #bettors

Unleash the Beast! Racket in hand, I'm not just playing the game—I'm rewriting the rules. Watch me SMASH it on court! 💥 Game. Set. Domination. 🏆 #TennisBeastModeActivated #GameSetDomination #TennisLife #TennisPlayer #TennisLove #TennisChampion #TennisAce #TennisPassion #TennisGoals #TennisInspiration Fact of Tennis game 1. The word “Tennis” comes from the Anglo-Norman term “Tenez.” 2. The modern game of tennis was created in the late 19th century by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield. He secured the patent for the game in February 1874. 3. Wimbledon, or the Wimbledon Championships, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and also considered to be the most prestigious. 4. The longest tennis match took 11 hours and 5 minutes to complete. It was played between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut. Ultimately, John Isner triumphed with a score line of 6–4, 3–6, 6–7, (7–9), 7–6(7–3), 70–68 (final set). It was played over three days in 2010. During this match, 123 balls were used and the scoreboard became moot – it could only go to 47-47 and the score went to 70-68. 5. Clay, Hard, Glass, Carpet, and Wood are the five types of court surfaces used in professional tennis.

NEW YORK SERIES: IT IS U.S OPEN TENNIS TIME IN NYC: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO The U.S. Open is upon us. In New York City, it’s one of the big social events on the calendar with a guest list that includes everyone from A-listers to the average New Yorker. The U.S. Open is part of the Grand Slam of tennis: the Australian, French, and U.S. Opens and Wimbledon Championships. #listings #apartments #manhattan #residentialrealestate #onthemarket #sellers #average #inventory #price #active #closings #ny #newyorkcity #report #months #apartmentsforsale #market #resale #pricedown #lowerprice #buyersmarket #bestopportunity #linkedin #buyersmarket #listings #realtor #realestate #apartmentsforsale

🎾 Wimbledon may be over, but that hasn't dampened buyer interest in properties with tennis courts! We teamed up with the DailyMail.com to provide some insight into which areas have the most listings with tennis facilities, in addition to looking at the most affordable and most expensive locations to purchase a property with access to a court. 🔗You can read this weekend's article in full here: https://lnkd.in/eEnb6PB9 #OnTheMarket #Tennis #Wimbledon #RealEstate