Under the terms of the partnership, the London-based Speed Communications will be tasked with delivering a features programme in the lead up to Rio 2016, due to take place from September 7 to 18.

The charity aims to provide opportunities to encourage people to both play and enjoy tennis.

Their vision centres on making sure tennis is an inclusive sport for all ages and abilities and that it is accessible to all kinds of communities.

“This is a very exciting year for the Tennis Foundation,” the Tennis Foundation’s head of communications and marketing Holly Hamilton said.

“We’re ramping up our activities to provide opportunities for young people, disabled people and those in lower socio economic groups so that anyone can enjoy the health and social benefits of tennis.

“With the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games also on the horizon, it’s vital our profile and contribution to tennis at every level is fully recognised and understood by all stakeholders and how we continue to grow our impact in the sport.”

The agreement has also been heralded by Speed London managing director Kate Bosomworth, who added: “The Tennis Foundation delivers incredible work across the UK, through a host of highly effective and innovative programmes that are seeing some great results.

“We are passionate about participation in sport and are looking forward to working closely with Holly and her team to help drive their organisation forward.

“With stars like Jordanne Whiley and Gordon Reid, it is sure to be an exciting year for the Tennis Foundation.”

Britain are expected to perform well in the wheelchair tennis events at Rio 2016, which will be held from September 9 to 16.

Whiley, bronze medallist at London 2012, will be one of the name’s to watch in the women’s singles after she claimed two Grand Slam titles in 2015.

Her compatriot Reid is also set to pose a threat to the other players in Rio after he recently reigned supreme at the Australian Open.