With the GFC lurking offshore, the Australian Open has been losing sponsors faster than Jelena Jankovic’s losing ranking points. Key sponsors like Mastercard, Garnier, and GE Money have all dropped their deals with the Australian Open next year.
You don’t mean to tell me there’ll be no “Garnier World” at Melbourne Park next year? Dude, that’s like the only reason I go …
Good news from Tennis Australia today though: the ANZ has signed a 3 year deal with the Australian Open. Clickey for a boring read.
With Kia Motors, Rolex and Lacoste staying on board too, I guess we’re not completely screwed. Yay?
Filed under: Tennis Funhouse | Tagged: Australian Open
