Sponsorship changes 2022?

[mvd456]

Elias Ymer using a blackout. Almost looks like an PA.

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I think I can count 20 crosses. So should be PAVS.

Seems like it is becoming very popular on the tour.

 

[Crozzer95]

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Didn’t see this. Interesting to see him change to that

 

[Babolast]

Cressy seems like a NB guy to me.

 

[Mischko]

PA VS is fabulous really, I didn't expect that at all, being a Babolat. and now I play with it, and I'm looking for a fault, but I can't find one really.

it's the only Babolat I've ever remotely liked, and it's completely different than the shovels. people say there have been good babolats with flat beams, but I've never tried them.

also Alcaraz seems to play with a stock weight 305g <320sw, I initially added full bumper lead to get it to 340sw, and it was great, but only when I took it off completely, back to 320sw I said wow, this is even better now

a total surprise..

 

[1hander]

Seboth Wild is now using Joma.

 

[AM75]

Cressy seems like a NB guy to me.

His shoes are NB. Anything else is Adidas or no name. I think he doesn't have a sponsor yet which is a pity. He's quite remarkable.

 

[eman11]

What is Paire's situation? I see him with what seems to be a brand (finally) but I can't make out what brand.

 

[lim]

What is Paire's situation? I see him with what seems to be a brand (finally) but I can't make out what brand.

It says “be normal” lol

 

[SuricatePuceau]

What is Paire's situation? I see him with what seems to be a brand (finally) but I can't make out what brand.

It is a french brand named "Celio". It makes casual clothes and suits, they make sport clothes for the first time for Benoit.
If I remember well it is basically a director of the brand who saw Benoit playing and liked the guy, thinking that he acts like an average club player, so they started a "be normal" collection

 

[eman11]

It is a french brand named "Celio". It makes casual clothes and suits, they make sport clothes for the first time for Benoit.
If I remember well it is basically a director of the brand who saw Benoit playing and liked the guy, thinking that he acts like an average club player, so they started a "be normal" collection

Thanks bro! Very informative! This satisfies my curiosity!

 

[Crozzer95]

Jack Sock to Babolat shoes, no other info yet

 

[Babolast]

Jack Sock to Babolat shoes, no other info yet

Maybe Babolat clothing to follow.

 

[lim]

Jack Sock to Babolat shoes, no other info yet

The swoosh seems to be trimming the fat. They have more than enough representation with the next crop led by Carlito though

 

[dkmura]

After watching the Ostapenko vs. Krejcikova match tonight, I see what everyone has been saying about those dayglo yellow shorts. Who knows? Maybe Jelana finds them comfortable enough and to blazes with the sponsorship money!

 

[Doublebounce]

Kostyuk also switching to the Steam 100 mold (from an Ezone 98). The white grommets in the throat are the dead give away. She was blasting backhands against Badosa, another steam 100 user.

Pretty soon every baseline basher in the wta is going to convert after seeing the positive results of those who use it.

 

[tx10is]

Kostyuk also switching to the Steam 100 mold (from an Ezone 98). The white grommets in the throat are the dead give away. She was blasting backhands against Badosa, another steam 100 user.

Pretty soon every baseline basher in the wta is going to convert after seeing the positive results of those who use it.

The blacked out wilson seems to be working for Anisimova. A lot of the wilson wta players seem to like it.

 

[A_Instead]

Steam 100..I had one back in the day when they were offered as retail..
Even the retail version was good..
Perhaps Wilson Pro labs could offer them if they see a business opportunity nowadays...

 

[Chokergoat]

After watching the Ostapenko vs. Krejcikova match tonight, I see what everyone has been saying about those dayglo yellow shorts. Who knows? Maybe Jelana finds them comfortable enough and to blazes with the sponsorship money!

It’s a latvian brand called DK One started by a former latvian tennis player. Don’t think she’s sponsored by it but she has her name on her visor and name and surname around the logo on wristbands and the shirt. Looks very unflattering though.

Considering Ostapenko is sticking to a Latvian agent, it seems like she’s not really interested in any big deals outside of Latvia anymore, eventhough her results recently have been improving.

 

[A_Instead]

I am sure Cahill day 1 told AA to ditch the Pure Drive and try the Steam 100 as he knows it's a great racket from his Halep days.

 

[McLovin]

I am sure Cahill day 1 told AA to ditch the Pure Drive and try the Steam 100 as he knows it's a great racket from his Halep days.

But…Andre Agassi used a Head when Cahill coached him

 

[A_Instead]

He sure did... steam 100 came after those glory days...and so did halep..

 

[dkmura]

It’s a latvian brand called DK One started by a former latvian tennis player. Don’t think she’s sponsored by it but she has her name on her visor and name and surname around the logo on wristbands and the shirt. Looks very unflattering though.

Considering Ostapenko is sticking to a Latvian agent, it seems like she’s not really interested in any big deals outside of Latvia anymore, eventhough her results recently have been improving.

Thanks for the details on DK One. I had no idea it was a Latvian brand. Maybe this says something about the current economy and the type of clothing contracts being offered by the big companies. Even a proven winner has to meet difficult contingency clauses to earn any money on their contracts. Other than free clothes, some players don't get much more and have decided to look elsewhere.

 

[BumElbow]

Does anyone else see the irony in Benoit Paire endorsing the BE NORMAL line of clothing?

 

[jarko111]

Has anyone figured out the Wilson Anisomova is using?
I’m sure it’s been answered in detail. Sorry if I’m late to the party. I’m just watching her match now.

 

[WacTennis2017]

Don’t think they dropped her, she most likely left for a bigger deal elsewhere (FP Movement)

Kenin has an Instagram post for FP Movement brand ambassador and it looks like she has a new pure drive but with a different color scheme (black and grey).

 

[dkmura]

There's no way to prove this, but I suspect there's been some significant sponsorship changes for players (both men and women) outside the top 15 over the past 5-6 years. While these players can be factors deep into a GS draw, and are certainly contenders on the tour, it doesn't seem the bigger clothing and shoe companies offer much to them. Certainly, some of these players seem to be settling for wearing non-branded clothing or modest contracts with small or local sponsors.

 

[XFactorer]

Mannarino no longer with Hydrogen, back to unbranded again.

He's actually wearing Lululemon.

 

[Yoneyama]

He's actually wearing Lululemon.

Well it looks unbranded thats for sure lol

 

[D-Lite]

Well it looks unbranded thats for sure lol

They're very minimalist and generally have a tiny logo on.

 

[1hander]

Sandgren using a Dunlop cx with no stencil.

 

[JJBurch]

Sock definitely not wearing Nike against Eubanks. Hard to tell what it is exactly..

 

[ktx]

There's no way to prove this, but I suspect there's been some significant sponsorship changes for players (both men and women) outside the top 15 over the past 5-6 years. While these players can be factors deep into a GS draw, and are certainly contenders on the tour, it doesn't seem the bigger clothing and shoe companies offer much to them. Certainly, some of these players seem to be settling for wearing non-branded clothing or modest contracts with small or local sponsors.

This seems correct. E.g. Danielle Collins is wearing Alo yoga clothing (adidas shoes and visor) after being with New Balance for a while. I am not sure if she’s sponsored or not but it’s a pricey brand to pay for out of pocket, so my guess is she has some kind of deal. Comparing this example to someone like Hsieh who is famously unsponsored and wears whatever combo of labels she likes, brand or no.

 

[tx10is]

What racquet is madison keys using? looks like h22/blade paint job, but It could be something else. In the past she had a ultra tour paint job. She seems to have better control now lol

 

[dkmura]

What racquet is madison keys using? looks like h22/blade paint job, but It could be something else. In the past she had a ultra tour paint job. She seems to have better control now lol

Correct- there's no mistaking that shade shifting golden-green paint on the Blade. that Maddy is wielding

 

[MRfStop]

 

[Dberger820]

Sock definitely not wearing Nike against Eubanks. Hard to tell what it is exactly..

Jack Sock definitely with Lululemon. He was sporting their hats and clothing during both practice and his match at the Cleveland Challenger yesterday.

Tennys Sandgren was also trying out the Dunlop CX 200 Tour. Walked onto the court with a Wilson bag but stuffed with Dunlops. He was not very pleased with them and told his camp he didn’t know if he could play with them. Complained about the launch angle and only being able to absorb pace and not dish it out. Interesting watching a pro go through racquet ‘demos’ just like us regular folk.

 

[JJBurch]

BVDZ signs with field hockey company Indian Maharadja, weird...

 

[AM75]

Ostpenko in Nike in SPB

But in Adidas shoes

 

[Bobble]

who is this? Andres Molteni?

 

[MRfStop]

who is this? Andres Molteni?

Popyrin

 

[CEK]

Yonex would do well to drop Nick. He's yesterday's news, leaves the legacy of a quitter and a court jester, not amusing.

Except ...... He had a full house for doubles matches --- there are only a select few that could achieve that. So regardless of what the clear minority think .... Nick is still one of the most recognizable athletes in the world.

 

[recreationalplayer]

Except ...... He had a full house for doubles matches --- there are only a select few that could achieve that. So regardless of what the clear minority think .... Nick is still one of the most recognizable athletes in the world.

Nick shows himself to be one of the few players who can pack the stands for men's doubles. Who saw that coming? Perhaps he will discover a recharged career as a doubles specialist. More power to him.

 

[jmacdaununder2]

*At his home slam.

 

[vsbabolat]

Popyrin

What did he change?

 

[lim]

What did he change?

nike-> fila

 

[augustobt]

Fila clothing and nike shoes? I've seen someone doing something similar recently.

 

[henrytennisadelaide]

Fila clothing and nike shoes? I've seen someone doing something similar recently.

Hahaha... and it's rumoured that they dropped him for it.

 

[mpournaras]

Hahaha... and it's rumoured that they dropped him for it.

Who?

 

[lim]

Who?

Popyrin. I think it’s more likely his contract ran out w/the swoosh so he signed with Fila. All of his pics pre AO were all nike still. Idk about shoes being included with it though

 

[henrytennisadelaide]

Who?

I was referring to Dusan Lajovic. Rumoured that Fila wasn't happy about his Nike shoes.