Mohali: RoundGlass Tennis Academy, part of RoundGlass Sports, announced a three-year deal with Babolat, one of the world’s pre-eminent and iconic tennis equipment brands. The partnership, which commenced from January 1, 2022, will see Babolat sponsor tennis equipment for all players and coaches at the Academy. The objective of the collaboration is to support the growth and development of Indian tennis.
Speaking about the partnership, Mayur Vasant, Business Head at Stag International (Babolat India) said, “We at Babolat are delighted to join hands with RoundGlass Tennis Academy. It is one of our major goals to help develop tennis in India and we hope that through this partnership, we can help the Academy develop future talents who can make a mark on the ATP and WTA circuits.”
Hrishikesh Shende, Lead – Marketing, RoundGlass Sports, said, “We are thrilled that Babolat, one of the world’s most iconic tennis brands, is collaborating with us. RoundGlass Tennis Academy aims to provide world-class infrastructure, coaching and equipment to budding athletes, and help them fulfil their true potential.”
Founded in 1875, in Lyon, France, Babolat is one of the oldest racquet sports companies in the world. Some of the world’s best tennis players such as Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and Jennifer Brady, are associated with Babolat, as well as other top players on the ATP and WTA circuits.
