Chennai: Indian youngster Yuki Bhambri has
found his first corporate sponsor in leading leisure and
hospitality brand Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India Limited.
Yuki, the first Indian to clinch Australian Open junior
title, will be sponsored by MHRIL for five years.
MHRIL has announced its commitment to sponsor India's
budding tennis star -– Yuki Bhambri. As per the arrangement,
MHRIL will sponsor Yuki for a period of five years, a
statement said today.
"For young players like me, a serious and committed
sponsor means opportunity to showcase our talent at more
tournaments. I am grateful that Mahindra Holidays have come
forward to sponsor me. I am happy to be associated with the
brand," Yuki said.
Yuki, who had clinched the prestigious Orange Bowl title
in 2008, won five ITF events last year. The former world
number one in junior ranking has consistently been among the
top-20 since early 2008.
"We believe that Yuki has the potential to dominate the
Pro circuit, too. We are proud to be the first Indian
corporate to have come forward to sponsor him in his journey
forward," said Ramesh Ramanathan, Managing Director of MHRIL.
PTI
First Published: Monday, March 15, 2010, 13:47