The Laver Cup and Ant International, through its Alipay+ unified global wallet gateway and associated brands WorldFirst and Antom, along with Ant Group’s Alipay, have announced a new long-term strategic partnership set to commence at Laver Cup San Francisco 2025, scheduled for September 19-21 at the Chase Center. Under the agreement, Alipay+, WorldFirst, and Antom – all operated by Ant International – will serve as the Official Payment Partner for the Laver Cup through 2029. Additionally, Ant Group’s flagship service, Alipay, an all-in-one digital platform for daily services in China, will join the partnership. This collaboration aims to support the Laver Cup in expanding its fanbase and engagement within the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging Ant International’s digital payment partners that collectively serve over 1.7 billion consumers. Steve Zacks, CEO of Laver Cup, stated, “We are delighted to formally announce the launch of this strategic relationship with Alipay+ and associated payment partners. 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 previously engaged in prestigious sporting collaborations globally, including UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany and with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club in the UK, utilizing its capabilities to enhance digital engagement and financial inclusion for local businesses. Peng Yang, CEO of Ant International, commented, “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.” Mr. Yang added, “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 provides secure payment solutions to users across more than 200 countries and regions, with Alipay+ recognized for its technology in digital transactions. The Laver Cup is an annual three-day tournament where six top men’s tennis players from Europe compete against six counterparts from the rest of the World. The event is named in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, the only man to achieve two calendar-year Grand Slams. Played on a distinctive black court, the competition alternates annually between European and ‘rest of the world’ cities. The eighth edition of the Laver Cup will take place from September 19-21, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. A limited number of tickets for Laver Cup 2025 remain available. Tickets for the Open Practice Day presented by FICO, held on Thursday, September 18, are available for $20 ($31.65 inclusive of fees) through Ticketmaster, the official ticketing partner of the Chase Center. Fans can register as a ‘Laver Cup Insider’ at lavercup.com for further event updates and special offers. The Laver Cup is a joint initiative involving TEAM8, Tennis Australia, the USTA, and Jorge Paulo Lemann, and is an official component of the ATP Tour calendar. Founding Partner Rolex, alongside Global Sponsors UBS, Mercedes-Benz, and Alipay+, support the event.