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INDUSTRY NEWS
DUNLOP SIGNS NEW EQUIPMENT CONTRACTS WITH A
HOST OF ATP & WTA PLAYERS TO KICK OFF 2018
Dunlop announced new players Donald Young, Jamie Murray, Heather Watson as well as rising stars Bjorn
Fratangelo, Taylor Townsend, Louisa Chirico and Dalma Galfi have all chosen Dunlop rackets as they embark on
their 2018 seasons.
“Our top priority heading into 2018 was to assemble a dynamic group of players who we know will be great
ambassadors for our brand. We are extremely excited about this group of players who are familiar and emerging
names to tennis fans,” said Kai Nitsche, VP and General Manager for Dunlop Sports Group Americas. “Kevin
Anderson made it to the U.S. Open final with his CX 2.0 Tour LE, and so there was definitely a buzz on Tour about
our rackets and the technology that goes into them. And today we’re pleased to share the news that Donald,
Jamie, Heather, Bjorn, Taylor, Louisa and Dalma have all joined Team Dunlop.”
Donald Young (USA)
Over the past several years, 28-year-old Donald Young has
cemented a spot on the ATP Tour with his consistent play as
one of the top American players. Entering 2018 he rests at
number 61 and will look to improve upon his 2017 second
round result in Australia.
Racket: CX 2.0
Jamie Murray (GBR)
Jamie Murray is one of the most successful British doubles
players of all time with a string of Grand Slam and ATP titles
under his belt. He also re-wrote history by helping Great
Britain win the Davis Cup in 2015 for the first time since 1936.
A former Dunlop player, Murray re-joins the brand hoping to
add more trophies to his name and emulate his 2016 season
where he reached no.1 in the world rankings.
Racket: CX 2.0
Bjorn Fratangelo (USA)
24-year-old Bjorn Fratangelo will look to start 2018 positively
with the aim of getting back into the Top 100 (he currently
rests at 110). In 2017 Fratangelo reached his first ever ATP
Tour semifinal in Newport and took down world number 30
Giles Simon as well.
Racket: CX 2.0
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