The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) said Dunlop replaced Wilson as the official tennis ball of the organization in a multi-year endorsement agreement.
Dunlop is the official ball of the Australian Open Grand Slam and is also recognized as the official ball of the ATP Tour.
“In searching for a new ball endorsement, we wanted to find a brand that was known for quality, durability and visible on tour,” said John Embree, USPTA CEO. “Because Dunlop also has a competitive pricing advantage in the marketplace, our members should seriously consider using Dunlop for all activities at their facilities. We are thrilled to add Dunlop to our family of endorsees.”
“Dunlop tennis balls are known for exceptional quality, consistency and durability,” said Kai Nitsche, VP and general manager of Dunlop Sports Americas. “The USPTA is the global leader in tennis teacher certification and Dunlop is proud to now be the Official Ball. Dunlop is the #1 Ball on the ATP Tour and is chosen by the World’s best tennis players, so it’s a perfect partnership for Dunlop to now be trusted by the world’s top coaches as well.”
