Infosys and International Tennis Hall of Fame unveil metaverse museum

Infosys, an international leader in digital services and consulting, and the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) have launched a Metaverse museum.

The innovative offering brings the ITHF collection and the narratives of its Hall of Famers into the Metaverse for the first time.

Available at tennisfame.com/metaverse, the platform provides an immersive, interactive experience, combining both real and virtual elements for tennis fans worldwide.

The ITHF Metaverse allows fans to explore the hall of fame virtually, interact with larger-than-life holographic statues of Hall of Famers and delve into their careers, stats, and trivia. The platform is designed to provide a rich, immersive user experience, where they can browse through various hall of famers and artifacts, participate in trivia, and earn points for rewards in the ITHF virtual shop.

Dan Faber — International Tennis Hall of Fame CEO said: “Infosys and the International Tennis Hall of Fame have embarked on a truly transformational process to take the physical museum into a 3D digital environment.

“Induction into the Hall of Fame is the ultimate honor in tennis, and Newport is where a player’s career is cemented in history. This cutting-edge experience takes history beyond borders and provides an immersive avenue for fans of all ages to be inspired by the legends’ careers, accomplishments and stories.”

International Tennis Hall of Fame enters the Metaverse with Infosys collaboration. Photo courtesy of Jonas from Pixabay.

Among the featured Hall of Famers are Martina Navratilova, Rod Laver, Billie Jean King, Arthur Ashe, and 2023 inductee Esther Vergeer. Fans can also discover iconic tennis artifacts such as Stan Smith’s original Adidas sneakers, a racquet used by Stefanie Graf during her 1988 Golden Slam, and a dress worn by Serena Williams at the 2018 US Open.

In addition to browsing the collection, the Metaverse experience offers numerous customization options, allowing users to create digital avatars, interact with friends, and engage in a game of tennis on the famous Horseshoe Court.

The launch of the ITHF Metaverse precedes the upcoming Infosys Hall of Fame Open and the induction of wheelchair tennis legends Esther Vergeer and Rick Draney, scheduled for July 21.

Alongside the Metaverse, the Infosys Hall of Fame Open will utilize the Infosys Match Centre for AI-powered insights and the recently launched Carbon Tracker, a collaboration between Infosys and the ATP, to enable players to offset their carbon footprint.

Sumit Virmani, Infosys EVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer said: “Carefully crafted digital infrastructure is taking center stage, enhancing our understandings of and interactions with experiences.

“Through this Metaverse, Infosys and the International Tennis Hall of Fame are bridging physical and digital worlds to redefine the fan experience and bring fans closer to their favorite historical moments. It has created a strong digital foundation for the ITHF to experiment and engage new tennis enthusiasts with the history and heritage of the sport on platforms accessible to the millions of fans around the world.”