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The Family Circle Cup is proud to continue its multi-year relationship with the globally renowned racquet sports manufacturer Dunlop Sports Group, the designated provider of the official ball and racquet of this Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier Event. The specially made tournament balls will be produced in the same production run as the Dunlop balls to be used at Roland Garros, and will be uniquely adorned with the Family Circle Cup logo. A major element of this partnership involves giving fans an opportunity to win a trip for two to the 2010 French Open in Paris, France. The prize package includes roundtrip airfare on Continental Airlines and a three night stay in a central Paris hotel. Fans can enter to win the trip by clicking on the Dunlop ad on www.familycirclecup.com. Through a partnership with Dell, computer kiosks will be onsite during Family Circle Cup, allowing fans to access the entry page from the Dunlop and Dell sponsor booths.
“Throughout the world, Dunlop tennis balls are the ball of choice in clay court competition, and we are delighted to continue our partnership with this great company,” said Eleanor Adams, Family Circle Cup Tournament Manager. “Using the same production run as Roland Garros is an added benefit for the players here in Charleston as they start their preparation for Paris. It’s exciting that two lucky Family Circle Cup fans will be able to watch these players compete on clay again in Paris.”
As the official ball and racquet of the Family Circle Tennis Center, amateur tennis players will benefit throughout the year from the superior quality of the Dunlop ball and their entire line of racquets and equipment,” commented Rob Eppelsheimer, Family Circle Tennis Center Director. “Dunlop’s exciting products are making a big splash at all levels of tennis, and our facility is glad to be a part of this revolution in tennis equipment.”
“Partnerships with a high profile event like the Family Circle Cup and its Tennis Center enable us to support the game and promote our brand,” said Kai Nitsche, General Manager for Dunlop Racquet Sports. “Dunlop has a very proud history in tennis and is equally proud to have its North American business headquartered in the State of South Carolina. It only makes sense for us to be in partnership with the premier professional event and tennis center in the state.”
Dunlop Sports Group Americas, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Dunlop Slazenger International, Ltd., is known worldwide by sports enthusiasts who value quality and performance in their sporting goods equipment. Headquartered in Greenville, SC, the company’s product line spans tennis racquets and tennis balls; squash racquets and balls; Dunlop badminton and shuttles; Carlton badminton racquets and shuttles; golf balls, golf accessories and golf clubs. International endorsers include tennis legend John McEnroe and Dominika Cibulkova, star player on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. For further information, call 800-768-4727.
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