Emirates hits an ace, becomes Wimbledon partner

Emirates announced a multi-year partnership with one of the most prestigious tennis events in the world, Wimbledon.

As the official airline partner of Wimbledon - Emirates will take the world of tennis to new heights with exciting activations on-ground. The Championships is set to take place from July 1-14 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

The airline is now a proud partner of all four Grand Slam tournaments.

“From hard court to grass court – we’re proud to be growing our presence in the world of tennis. Wimbledon is a major sporting event viewed by millions around the world, and we’re delighted to be associated with such a well-respected brand," said Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates Airline.

"Emirates has always been a supporter of tennis and as a sponsor of all four Grand Slams – our commitment to the sport is as staunch as ever. We look forward to serving up world-class tennis action this summer, and to celebrating the very best of tennis with fans from all over the world.”

Deborah Jevans CBE, Chair of the All England Club, was delighted to welcome Emirates on board.

“In partnering with Emirates, as official airline partner, Wimbledon is joining forces with a premium brand and one of the world’s leading sponsors of tennis, and sport more generally. As Emirates embarks on its fourth decade supporting tennis, this exciting partnership takes the organisation’s investment and connection to the sport to the next level," Jevans said.

"We have received record levels of interest from the UK and around the world in attending The Championships this year, and support from Official Partners like Emirates helps us maintain the event at the pinnacle of sport for both players and fans.”

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