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Strategic partnership aims to reimagine the tennis experience for fans and players globally

Infosys and Roland-Garros announced  strategic three year technology partnership. The collaboration is aimed at enriching the game by providing fans, players and coaches with a completely new experience, leveraging Infosys experience in digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data & analytics, mobility, virtual and augmented reality.

Bernard Giudicelli, President of the French Tennis federation, said

"we are truly delighted that Infosys has joined us as a partner of Roland-Garros. This partnership centres around digital innovation, a key pillar of the tournament , and will offer tennis fans an even richer experience . we are convinced that infosys will helps us deliver the tournament's digital transformation objectives to ensure Roland-Garros remains at the cutting edge of technology."

Pravin Rao, Chief Operating Officer, Infosys,said

"Rolland-Garros stands for its rich history and culture and today, Infosys is proud to become a part of this heritage. we're exited to partner with Rolland-Garros to showcase how digital technologies can enhance the boundaries of this tournament by leveraging data, insight and digital experiences. We are committedto helpin Rolland-Garros further expand its global following in the physical and the virtual world powered by digital innovation where fans and players alike can experience game-changing innovations."

As part of this partnership, Infosys and Rolland-Garros will work on several new digitally enabled experiences. These include:

Re-imagined fan experience powered by data and analytics

Empowering players and coaches with the power of AI

Rolland-Garros Fan Engagement amplified with VR & AR

About Roland-Garros

In the eyes of sports fans, and indeed the general public, the Roland-Garros tournament is an unmissable event that enjoys immense prestige. In 2018 Roland-Garros set new record with more than 480000 spectators attending the tournament and was broadcast in 224 countries worldwide, confirming the tournament's status as a premium, truly global sporting event. Organized by the French Tennis Federation, Roland-Garros is the only grand slam tiurnament to be played on clay, one of the oldest and most noble surface in the history of tennis.

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next generation digital service and consulting. We enable client in 45 countries to nevigate their digital transformation. with over three decades of experience in managing the system and workings of global enterpise, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. we do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.