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Industry News
NEWS
NEW EZONE Series Launch in August
UNLEASH THE POWER OF SWEET.
Enhanced ISOMETRIC sweet spot. Unmatched comfort. Engineered for unstoppable play.
Power up your game with the new EZONE. A further enhanced ISOMETRIC sweet spot extends
deep into the upper section of the racquet resulting in the largest sweet spot in the EZONE series.
New HYPER-MG technology dramatically enhances snapback speed for explosive power even
on diffi cult off -center shots and our newly designed MICRO OFFSET LAYOUT and QUAKE SHUT
GEL AIR minimizes vibration and provides unmatched comfort.
Korean badminton superstar, Yoo Yeon Seong signs head to toe contract
with Yonex!
Yonex are pleased to announce the signing of Korean badminton superstar, Yoo Yeon Seong in a
head to toe contract.
Yoo, who won the 2014 Yonex Open Japan, and won his fi rst Super Series Final in the same year,
joins countryman Lee Yong Dae, who signed in February this year. The Korean former World #1
has had an illustrious career including a Silver medal at both the World Championships and Asian
Games. Yonex are very honored that such a large number of the world’s top ranked players are
choosing to use our products and we will do our utmost to support them with the best products to
gain many more victories and titles.
Challenger Banque Nationale de Gatineau Tournament
(July 17-July 23rd, Canada
Challenger Banque Nationale de Gatineau Tournament (July 17-July 23rd, Canada
Denis Shapovalov displayed his outstanding abilities with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 win over countryman
Peter Polansky. The 18-year-old Canadian took advantage with his powerful backhands and left-
handed serve, attracting attention from all over the world with his play. He is constantly proving
himself on the pro tour and is one of this generations most promising young athletes. Denis joins
fellow VCORE player, Frances Tiafoe to be the only other teenager to win multiple titles this year.
Be sure to keep an eye on his progress!
Wimbledon has come to an end with No. 1 seed, Martina Hingis winning the Mixed Doubles
Final in straight sets, bringing her collection of Grand Slam titles up to 23. In addition, Team Yonex
Juniors proved their talent with wins in both the Boys' Doubles Final and Girls' Doubles Final.
Mixed Doubles
Martina Hingis (EZONE DR 100, POLYTOUR FIRE 125/POLYTOUR PRO 125,
POWER CUSHION ECLIPSION L) (SUI) / Jamie Murray (GBR) [1]
6-4, 6-4
Henri Kontinen (FIN) / Heather Watson (GBR)