Ant International’s Alipay+ to become Official Payment Partner of the Laver Cup
16.9.2025 08:24:00 EEST | Business Wire | Press release
Laver Cup and Alipay+, part of Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitization and financial technology provider, today formally announce a new long-term strategic partnership which will begin at Laver Cup San Francisco 2025, to be held at the Chase Center from September 19-21.
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The unified global wallet gateway Alipay+, along with WorldFirst and Antom – which are operated by Ant International – will become the Official Payment Partner of the Laver Cup through 2029. Ant Group's flagship service Alipay, an all-in-one digital platform for daily services in China will also join Alipay+ in the partnership.
Ant International, with its associated brands Alipay+, WorldFirst and Antom, and Ant Group’s Alipay will play an important role in supporting the Laver Cup to drive fanbase growth and engagement in the Asia-Pacific region via its digital payment partners which serve over 1.7 billion consumers.
“We are delighted to formally announce the launch of this strategic relationship with Alipay+ and associated payment partners," said Steve Zacks, Laver Cup CEO.
“This collaboration brings together two global entities committed to creating exceptional experiences and connecting fans worldwide through the synergy of sport and technology. We are looking forward to growing our fanbase in Asia while supporting Alipay+ with growth in their key markets.”
Ant International has collaborated on prestigious sporting partnerships around the world, including UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany, and with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club in the UK, leveraging its strengths to drive digital engagement and financial inclusion for local businesses.
Peng Yang, Ant InternationalCEO said: "As a financial technology provider committed to driving inclusive growth for businesses of all sizes with our innovative solutions, Ant International is deeply inspired by what the Laver Cup stands for: unrelenting pursuit of excellence among a community of the best and the bravest.”
“We look forward to supporting the Laver Cup with creative branding, marketing and fan engagement activities throughout our ecosystem of customers and partners across 200 markets, to further spread its vision and inspiration. We are joining hands to build a lasting legacy that will connect new generations of fans in every corner of the globe.”
Ant International offers seamless and secure payment solutions to users across more than 200 countries and regions. Renowned for its cutting-edge technology and commitment to innovation, Alipay+ has become a trusted solution for digital transactions, enabling businesses and consumers to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The Laver Cup pits six of the best men’s tennis players from Europe against six of their counterparts from the rest of the World in a three-day tournament named in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, the only man to win two calendar-year Grand Slams.
Played on a dramatic black court, the competition alternates annually between Europe and ’rest of the world’ cities. The Laver Cup’s eighth edition will take place this coming weekend at the iconic Chase Center in San Francisco, from September 19-21.
A very limited number of Laver Cup 2025 tickets remain. Tickets are still available for Open Practice Day presented by FICO held on Thursday, September 18, for $20 ($31.65 inclusive of fees). All tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of the Chase Center.
For further event updates, news, special offers and more, fans are encouraged to register as a ‘Laver Cup Insider’ at lavercup.com.
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The Laver Cup is a joint initiative between TEAM8, Tennis Australia, the USTA and Jorge Paulo Lemann and is an official part of the ATP Tour calendar, with results recorded on official player records.
The Laver Cup is supported by Founding Partner Rolex and Global Sponsors UBS, Mercedes-Benz and Alipay+.
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Contacts
For further media information please contact:
Emily Wright, media@lavercup.com
For further media information on Alipay+, please contact:
Joshua Way, joshua.way@ant-intl.com
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