ATP and Dunlop are proud to announce the extension of their world partnership, by 2028.

Dunlop will proceed because the Official Ball of the ATP Tour, a designation the Japanese model has held since 2019. Dunlop has established itself because the No. 1 ball on the ATP Tour, with near half of all tournaments proudly taking part in with Dunlop. Occasions embrace the Nitto ATP Finals, Subsequent Gen ATP Finals introduced by NEOM, and 4 ATP Masters 1000 occasions.

The extension will even see Dunlop develop into the Official Racket and Official Tennis Equipment (non-exclusive) of the ATP Tour. The model will develop a devoted ATP product line, together with strings, grips, dampeners and racket baggage, plus a particular fan version of the Dunlop FX racket as utilized by ATP Tour professional Jack Draper.

In parallel with steady product testing and innovation, the companions will concentrate on advancing sustainability in tennis. Dunlop is at the moment creating eco-friendly supplies for its tennis balls, rising the usage of recycled supplies and decreasing plastic in packaging – impacting useful resource consumption and waste on the ATP Tour and for hundreds of thousands of leisure gamers worldwide. This sustainability focus aligns with the ATP Serves mission and commitments underneath UN Sports activities for Local weather Motion.

Massimo Calvelli, ATP CEO, mentioned: “Tennis balls are on the very core of our recreation. The Dunlop ATP ball is a constant top-quality product, backed by steady R&D, which permits our gamers to carry out at their greatest. We’re thrilled to construct on our profitable partnership with Dunlop and to proceed innovating collectively. Our joint attain throughout all ranges of the sport has large potential to positively influence gamers and the planet.”

Ken Yamamoto, Head of Racket Sports activities Enterprise, Dunlop/Sumitomo Rubber Industries, mentioned: “With 100 years of expertise making the very best high quality tennis balls, we all know what it takes to provide a tennis ball that gamers can depend on. Dunlop has been devoted to analysis, growth and listening to participant suggestions to make sure the perfect for all gamers and tournaments. It’s a nice honour for Dunlop to be partnered with the ATP Tour, who we share so many core values with. We’re excited to proceed our partnership and construct on our sustainability focus, supporting present and future generations within the sport that we love.”

The prolonged partnership builds on a long-shared heritage in tennis. In 2022, the ATP celebrated its fiftieth Anniversary, whereas Dunlop boasts greater than 100 years of manufacturing high quality sporting gear.