After years of search for a title sponsor, WTA has finally landed a deal with an American health-focused med-tech company, Hologic. The lucrative deal with Hologic is estimated to be valued at $120million and is the largest global sponsorship deal in WTA history
WTA hasn’t had a title sponsor since Sony Ericcson ended their partnership in 2012. Now it receives a major financial boost with the multi-million dollar with Hologic and is said to remain in place till 2027.
“From the start, we knew Hologic was the right partner. As we embark on a new era of women breaking barriers and understanding how imperative our health is to reach our full potential, Hologic joins the WTA family at a pivotal time. Reflecting on the passion we both share for women’s equality around the world, I look forward to the meaningful change this partnership will spark for our athletes, sport, and fans,” said WTA President Micky Lawler.
Hologic is a medical technology company that mainly focuses on women’s health and is a pioneer of cutting-edge products in all the medical fields- surgical, diagnostics, and imaging. As part of the deal, Hologic will hold the title right for tournamnets on the WTA cicrcuitt and will also be the official helath sponsor.
“I look forward to playing on the Hologic WTA Tour”- Ash Barty
World No.1 Ash Barty was delighted about the sponsorship and is looking forward to the Hologic WTA Tour. The Australian revealed she was ‘excited’ about the new deal and applauded Hologic for their commitment to focusing on women’s health and wellbeing. The newly crowned Australian Open champion also said she is eagerly looking forward to the impact of this deal on women’s sports.
“As a professional athlete who relies on my health to perform at the highest level, I’m excited that Hologic has partnered with the WTA. Hologic’s initiative to invest in women’s tennis shows its commitment to women’s health and women’s sport. I look forward to playing on the Hologic WTA Tour and the impact this partnership will generate for women globally,” said Barty.
