Gerhard Weber (designer)

He signed tennis player Steffi Graf for public relations before her international success.

Weber was born in Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia, where his mother ran a shop selling stationery, wool and clothing.

The company faced challenges from low-cost providers as well as declining interest from younger customers.

[8] The following year, this event became the Halle Open and was held on grass court at the Gerry Weber Stadion (now OWL Arena) that he helped build in 1992.

[5] The Gerry Weber Stadion has been used for cultural and community events, including concerts by Elton John, Whitney Houston and Luciano Pavarotti.