Wilson becomes official equipment provider of the USPTA

The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) announced today it will enter into a three year agreement with Wilson Sporting Goods Co., the global leader in performance tennis. Under the terms of the agreement, Wilson will become the official equipment supplier of the USPTA, providing racquets, balls, strings, grip, bags, 10 and Under Tennis equipment and stringing machines, along with platform tennis paddles and balls for USPTA members and programs. This agreement rekindles a long-standing partnership between the two entities.

The shared focused of the renewed USPTA and Wilson partnership is to bring excitement back into the tennis marketplace. To accomplish this goal, local USPTA-certified tennis professionals that use these Wilson products in their tennis programs will teach the game with the best and most innovative equipment in the industry today.

“Wilson and the USPTA are a perfect match on so many levels, and we are excited to rejoin forces with the best teaching professionals in the industry,” said Hans-Martin Reh, General Manager of Wilson Racquet Sports. “As a brand, our mission is to become the undisputed champion in tennis. To realize that vision, we recognize a renewed focus on grassroots tennis and deeper partnership with teaching professionals are essential.”

“I was fortunate to be a part of the Wilson team 20-plus years ago when USPTA and Wilson were partners,” said John Embree, USPTA CEO. “I feel like the USPTA has returned home. I am excited about what this endorsement will mean to our membership and to the tennis industry as a whole.”

As the official equipment supplier of the USPTA, Wilson equipment and signage will be showcased at all official USPTA events, conferences and promotions. Wilson will join seven other endorsees in making contributions to the USPTA Retirement Gold+ program.

When Wilson and the USPTA were affiliated during the ’90s through the early 2000s, Wilson captured more than 50 percent of market share in the performance racquet category and USPTA grew its membership to 14,000 members worldwide.

Wilson is recognized as the leader in equipment in the tennis industry worldwide. Several top players use Wilson racquets, including legendary Swiss professional Roger Federer and American Serena Williams, who each own the Open Era record for Grand Slams with 17 men’s titles and 22 women’s titles, respectively.

About Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
Chicago-based Wilson Sporting Goods Co., a subsidiary of Amer Sports, is one of the world’s leading manufacturer of high performance sports equipment, apparel and accessories. Wilson is the global leader in performance tennis and uses player insights to develop products that push tennis equipment innovation into new territories. Through its dedication to creating products that enable athletes at every level to perform at their best, Wilson has earned its place as a leader in sporting goods for over a century.

About USPTA

Founded in 1927, USPTA strives to raise the standards of the tennis profession while promoting greater awareness of the sport. USPTA offers nearly 70 professional benefits to its more than 15,000 members worldwide, including certification and professional development. With more than 300 days of educational opportunities throughout the year, USPTA offers the most comprehensive continuing education program in the tennis industry. For more information visit www.uspta.com, or follow us at setteo.com/federacion/USPTA, facebook.com/USPTA.Official and @USPTA_Tennis.