Dunlop Named Official Tennis Ball Partner of the UTR Pro Tennis Tour Americas
Palo Alto, Calif. (February 11, 2025) – UTR Sports, creator of the world’s most accurate tennis rating system and innovative UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT), is excited to announce a new partnership with Dunlop Sports Americas, a historic leader in the sports industry.
As part of the agreement, Dunlop will become the Official Tennis Ball Partner of the UTR Pro Tennis Tour Americas region and a Tour Card partner. Dunlop tennis balls will be used exclusively at PTT events throughout the Americas, which includes the U.S., and all countries in North and South America.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Dunlop, an iconic brand that shares UTR Sports’ commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Mark Leschly, CEO and Chairman of UTR Sports. “PTT players around the world expect the best from UTR Sports, and this partnership will enhance their experience by ensuring they compete with top-quality equipment.”
The new PTT Tour Card rewards players who compete more often with hundreds of dollars of exclusive perks and benefits. With the Dunlop partnership, PTT players will be offered an exclusive Dunlop offering of 40% off retail pricing on tennis rackets, tennis string, and other racket sports products.
"We are excited to join forces with UTR Sports and their Pro Tennis Tour, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the sport at every level,” said Jamie Douglas, Director of Marketing & Product for Dunlop Sports Americas. “Through our strategic partnerships, we can now provide players—from high school and college athletes to those competing on the Pro Tennis Tour, ATP, and WTA Tours—access to the same high-quality performance tennis balls. We understand that consistency is key in building trust in our brand with players, and we take pride in delivering a product they can rely on as they progress their tennis careers."
Dunlop is the official tennis ball of the ATP Tour ,the Australian Open, and the ITA and collegiate tennis. Dunlop entered the tennis business by launching its first tennis ball in 1923, and for more than 100 years Dunlop has been innovating and transforming the sport of tennis for players of all levels and abilities. Numerous current pros, including Jack Draper (2024 US Open semifinalist) and Australia’s Alexei Popyrin, use Dunlop equipment to perform their best.
The UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT) is the go-to tour for rising professional tennis players, hosting hundreds of $25K tournaments worldwide each year, comprising more than 20,000 matches. The tour's unique format—offering three to five guaranteed matches, better prize money and more earning opportunities with the PTT Points Race—make it a must-play for the men and women athletes on the road to the top 200. To learn more about the PTT, visit www.utrsports.com/pro-tennis or head over to Amazon Prime and watch for free.
About UTR Sports
The mission of UTR Sports is to connect and grow the sports of tennis and pickleball with accurate global ratings, innovative software and events, and a global community centered around level-based play. The UTR Sports Platform is anchored by our renowned ratings technology. UTR Sports provides the technology and solutions relevant and valuable to players, from recreational to professional, coaches, and organizers. UTR Sports is creating opportunities and pathways, including the UTR Pro Tennis Tour, for players from all over the world, in all stages of life, to find better matches and unlock a more fun, affordable, and flexible experience. To learn more, visitwww.utrsports.net.
About the UTR Pro Tennis Tour
The UTR Pro Tennis Tour supports tennis globally with prize money, venue support, technology, logistics, and competitive play opportunities. Universal Tennis, LLC is the owner and organizing body of the UTR Pro Tennis Tour (PTT), with responsibility for its Rules and Regulations, Code of Conduct, Tournament Format, and related streaming and commercial rights. The UTR Pro Tennis Tour serves players ranked 200 to 2,000 in the UTR PTT Rankings. Aspiring professional players are increasingly struggling in the pursuit of their dreams. Working with host venues and national federations, PTT provides additive and complementary opportunities to help emerging players and the broader tennis community. Players can register for events and view the 2025 calendar here.
About Dunlop
Dunlop is owned by Sumitomo Rubber Industries and has its headquarters in Kobe, Japan. Dunlop has a legendary history of over 100 years in the sport of tennis. Dunlop is the official tennis ball partner of the ATP Tour, Australian Open Grand Slam, ITA, RSPA as well as the Mouratoglou and IMG Tennis Academies. Current players on tour using Dunlop products include British #1 Jack Draper, Jenson Brooksby, Miomir Kecmanovic, Alexei Popyrin, Ann Li, Dalma Galfi, Michael Mmoh, Liam Broady, Jamie Murray and Max Purcell. U.S. tennis legends James Blake and Michael Chang, along with super coach Patrick Mouratoglou and all-time tennis legend Rod Laver, are all ambassadors for the brand. For more information about Dunlop, visit us.DunlopSports.com and follow Dunlop on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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