As this year’s Wimbledon has drawn to a close, The All England Lawn Tennis Club and OPPO (Wimbledon’sGlobal Partner for the fourth consecutive year)recognize the sporting excellenceon show during the fortnight. Looking at those that inspire, not just the next generation of tennis stars, butalso the fans in the stands and at home,unveiled todayis the winnerof the OPPO Breakthrough Inspiration Award– Carlos Alcaraz
The winner of the OPPO Breakthrough Inspiration Award at Wimbledon 2022– Carlos Alcaraz
Hailed as one of the most exciting young stars in tennis, the 19-year-old has won four ATP singles titles this year and is currently ranked at a career-high of No.6 in the world.
Tied to OPPO’s new brand proposition, Inspiration Ahead, this year’s award has rebrandedto focus onrecognizingthe herculean efforts of tennis players at the peak of their talents. Competing against the best of the best comes with struggle and adversity, and the award champions those who have persevered and excelled with a positive outlook.
“Inspiration Ahead means showing confidence and poise when we are moving forward. It encourages us to remain resolved and graceful as we brave the storm and break the stagnation. Participating in sporting events is fantastic for OPPO to convey the mutually inspirational spirit and communicate OPPO’s technology innovation experience with our global users.” announced William Liu, OPPO’s Vice President and President of Global Marketing.
The finalists, chosen by a panel of Wimbledon’s broadcast correspondents, were selected from this year’s competing tennis stars at The Championships.In the running to be crowned the winner of the OPPO Breakthrough Inspiration Award for 2022was eventual winner Carlos Alcaraz, along with Jannik Sinner, Tatjana Maria, and Harmony Tan.Fans around the worldhad the power to vote for the tennis player that inspired them the most throughout the competition, with the vote concluding on 8 July.
Breaking new ground and inspiring people worldwide is a key ethos at OPPO. The OPPO Breakthrough Inspiration Award exemplifies this ethosby acknowledging the tennis stars that live and breathe those values. Inspiring future tennis stars is key to continuing the eclectic 100-yearlegacy of Wimbledon’s Centre Court, marking it asone of the greatest sporting tournaments in the world
