Ramphadi hopes new sponsorship will open more doors

The federation yesterday announced a new partnership with American Express, which the federation believes will help take the sport to another level.

Ramphadi, who is ranked number four globally, shared how difficult it has been for them and says he hopes that this sponsorship will bring about new opportunities.

 

Speaking to YNews, Ramphadi was upbeat that good things are on the horizon, especially his team’s wheelchair division.

Ramphadi is the first South African male athlete, both able-bodied and wheelchair, to win a French Open title since Johan Kriek in 1981. He will be heading to Japan and Korea at the end of this month, before competing at the Paralympics to be held in Paris in August.

He says he is confident that he will get a podium finish.

Tennis South Africa (TSA) President, Gavin Crookes, meanwhile says the partnership with American Express (Amex) will be very instrumental in improving the development of tennis in the country.

He says the funds will be used for various projects, which includes taking the sport to rural areas.

 

TSA’s competitions will be renamed as American Express National Club Champs, American Express Junior Nationals, American Express Super 8 Junior Series Race and American Express wheelchair tennis programme.

“We are delighted to bring our love of the game to South Africa and support local communities and tennis development. We are also excited to provide our Card Members & tennis fans an enhanced experience,”

Briana Wilsey, VP & GM of Global Network Services EMEA @AmericanExpress pic.twitter.com/7P44cPlGOo

— Tennis South Africa (@TennisSA) March 14, 2024

 

Big news! We’re thrilled to announce a multiyear partnership with @AmericanExpress! With this partnership, American Express and TSA will support local communities and tennis development in the country.

More information here: https://t.co/76DQM5ZfKl

Tennis is better #WithAmex pic.twitter.com/5jx6G7q7Cw

— Tennis South Africa (@TennisSA) March 14, 2024

Big news alert! 🚨

Something exciting is brewing in the world of tennis, and we can’t wait to share it with you! 🤩

Stay tuned to our social media channels for a major announcement coming your way just after 11h00am. 📢 #TennisAnnouncement pic.twitter.com/nesLfBmC6Z

— Tennis South Africa (@TennisSA) March 14, 2024