Sergio Tacchini
Italy
Sergio Tacchini is an Italian sportswear brand founded in 1966 by the former tennis player Sergio Tacchini. It is best known for tenniswear and the mid-1980s Dallas tracksuit.
| Founded | 1966, as Sandys S.p.A. |
|---|---|
| Founder | Sergio Tacchini |
| Headquarters | Bellinzago Novarese, Italy |
| Acquired | 2008, by Billy Ngok (current ownership not confirmed) |
| Segment | Sportswear and outdoor |
| Website | sergiotacchini.com |
What is Sergio Tacchini?
Sergio Tacchini is an Italian sportswear brand with its roots in tennis. It was founded in 1966 as Sandys S.p.A. and renamed after its founder, the former Italian tennis player Sergio Tacchini, a few years later. It is based in Bellinzago Novarese, in the province of Novara.
History
Early collections were designed to stand out in an era when tennis clothing was dominated by white, using bold colours and fabrics. The brand expanded from tenniswear into skiing, fitness, golf, sailing and leisure wear, and the mid-1980s Dallas tracksuit became one of its best-known items.
- 1966: founded as Sandys S.p.A.
- 2007: the firm went bankrupt
- 2008: purchased by the Hong Kong businessman Billy Ngok
- 2011: annual revenue reported at under 50 million euros, with more than 100 stores worldwide
- May 2012: the association with the sponsored athlete Novak Djokovic ended after payment disputes
Ownership
The source reviewed names Billy Ngok as the buyer in 2008 but does not confirm whether he still owns the company, so current ownership is not stated here.
Products and positioning
The brand sits in the mid-market of sportswear and has a strong retro and casual following linked to its tennis heritage.
Why it matters
Sergio Tacchini is a classic case of a founder-athlete brand that built a global name, suffered financial failure and was relaunched under new ownership. It remains a reference for tennis-heritage sportswear.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Sergio Tacchini?
The Hong Kong businessman Billy Ngok bought the company in 2008 after its 2007 bankruptcy. The source consulted does not confirm whether he still owns it.
Where is Sergio Tacchini from?
Sergio Tacchini is an Italian brand founded in 1966 and based in Bellinzago Novarese, Novara.