The announcement follows ATP's appointment of Infront Sports & Media to manage the global corporate hospitality rights for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals for 2014 and 2015.

As one of Infront's shareholders, MATCH Hospitality has consequently been entrusted by the firm to develop, manage and sell the corporate hospitality programme for the event, starting with the 2014 edition due to be contested from November 9 to 16.

"The ATP World Tour is very pleased to announce the appointment of Infront Sports & Media to manage the corporate hospitality rights for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals," said Chris Kermode, ATP executive chairman and President.

"Their agreement with MATCH Hospitality will deliver a truly outstanding corporate hospitality programme, which will fully leverage the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that the event provides in the iconic setting of The O2.

"We are looking forward to a great partnership of the highest quality befitting the status of our flagship event."

The ATP World Tour Finals brings together the world's top eight singles players and doubles teams at the conclusion of each season.

Since its re-formatting in 2009, the tournament has been held at London's 02 and, following a recent extension, will remain at the venue until at least 2015.

The popularity of the ATP World Tour Finals has grown year-on-year with the more than 1.2 million fans making the trip to The 02 since the tournament moved to London in 2009
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Jaime Byrom, executive chairman of MATCH Hospitality AG, has hailed the appointment as another milestone in the successful track record of the company.

Following its launch in 2007, the company was appointed as the international sales agent for the sale of the official hospitality programme at Roland Garros and the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris between 2012 and 2016.

"MATCH Hospitality is absolutely delighted to offer its unique hospitality expertise and international sales agent network in support of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals," said Byrom.

"Our programme will provide customers with a thrilling and unforgettable experience from the very first serve to the final point at the year-end-climax of the professional tennis season."

Under the contract, MATCH Hospitality will offer a range of corporate hospitality packages that will include seats in the lower bowl of the arena and private suites.

Thomas Lessenich, director of sports services at Infront Sports & Media, added: "With a strong heritage in summer sports, we are proud to extend our portfolio with one of the most prestigious events in international tennis.

"We very much thank the ATP for its trust in our expertise and global network.

"On the corporate hospitality programme, Infront and MATCH Hospitality will work with a tailored sales approach to serve and reach out to every market in the best possible way – to the benefit of fans, clients and of course the tournament."

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