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Infosys Becomes Digital Innovation Partner for International Tennis Hall of Fame and Title Sponsor of the Hall of Fame Open
NEWPORT, R.I., March 10, 2022, /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

    - 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 
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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