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TOMMY PAUL
TOMMY PAUL


CAREER
Switching to Yonex racquets brought immediate success for Tommy Paul. The American reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at the 2023 Australian Open, the very first major he played as a Yonex ambassador. That took him into the Top 20 for the first time. In 2024, Paul took his second career ATP title in Dallas, adding to his first in Stockholm in 2021.
ACHIEVEMENTS
2024 Dallas Open Champion
2023 Australian Open semi-finalist
2023 Eastbourne Finalist
2023 Acapulco Finalist
2021 Stockholm Champion
Career high of No. 12 in the ATP Rankings
EQUIPMENT USED
BEN SHELTON
BEN SHELTON


CAREER
Powerful and charismatic, Ben Shelton brought fresh energy to New York City by reaching the semi-finals of the 2023 US Open. With his deepest run yet at the Grand Slams, the 20-year-old became the youngest American man in the US Open semi-finals since 1992. In his rookie year, Shelton truly launched himself into the tennis elite. At the 2023 Australian Open – which was his first tournament outside the United States as well as his first trip outside the US – he played some inspired tennis to reach the quarterfinals. Another highlight of his breakthrough season came in Tokyo where he won his first ATP title. In 2024, Shelton added a second ATP title, which he took on the clay courts of Houston – aged 21, he was the youngest champion at that tournament in more than 20 years.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024 Houston champion
- 2023 Kinoshita Group Japan Open Champion
- 2023 US Open semifinalist
- Career high of No. 14 in the ATP Rankings
EQUIPMENT USED
JESSICA PEGULA
JESSICA PEGULA


CAREER
From Melbourne to Paris to London to New York, Jessica Pegula has established herself as a force at the Grand Slams. With her run at Wimbledon in 2023, she became only the fifth American woman in the last 25 years to reach the quarterfinals of all four majors. Another highlight that season was reaching the final of the WTA Finals. Pegula, who has been as high as World No. 3, has played some of her best tennis at the Australian Open, where she reached the quarterfinals three years in a row.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024 US Open Finalist
- 2023 WTA Finals Finalist
- 2023 Hana Bank Korea Open Champion
- 2023 Toray Pan Pacific Open Finalist
- 2023 Canadian Open Champion
- 2022 Guadalajara Open Champion
- 2019 Citi Open Champion
- Career high of No. 3 in the WTA Rankings
EQUIPMENT USED
CAROLINE GARCIA
CAROLINE GARCIA


CAREER
“A lot of giant happiness,” was what Caroline Garcia was feeling after winning the 2022 WTA Finals in Fort Worth in Texas, for what was the biggest singles title of her career. She was the first Frenchwoman to land that season-ending tournament since 2005. That was the best season of Garcia’s career, in which she won a total of four singles titles and had her deepest run at the Grand Slams, reaching the semi-finals of the US Open. Garcia has won two Grand Slam titles, both in the women’s doubles at Roland Garros.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2x Roland-Garros Champion (Doubles) (2022, 2016)
- 2023 Abierto GNP Seguros Finalist
- 2022 WTA Finals Champion
- 2022 US Open Semifinalist
- 2022 Western & Southern Open Champion
- 2022 Warsaw Champion
- 2022 Bad Homburg Champion
- 2019 Nottingham Open Champion
- 2018 Tianjin Open Champion
- 2017 China Open Champion
- 2017 Wuhan Open Champion
- 2016 Mallorca Open Champion
- 2016 Internationaux de Strasbourg Champion
- 2014 Bogata Open Champion
- Career high of No. 4 in the WTA Rankings
EQUIPMENT USED
Elena Rybakina
ELENA RYBAKINA


CAREER
Playing with both power and poise on the Wimbledon grass, Elena Rybakina took the 2022 title to become the first player from Kazakhstan, man or woman, to win a Grand Slam singles title. Equally classy on hard courts, she reached her second major final at the 2023 Australian Open, a run that launched her into the top 10 for the first time. Rybakina won her maiden WTA 1000 singles title in Indian Wells in 2023 after becoming the first woman in history to beat both the World No.1 and No.2 in the same year at the tournament. She had a hugely successful start to the 2024 season, winning three WTA 500 titles inside the first four months of the year with victories in Brisbane, Abu Dhabi and Stuttgart.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2024 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix champion
- 2024 Miami Open Finalist
- 2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open Finalist
- 2024 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open champion
- 2024 Brisbane International champion
- 2023 Internazionali BNL d’Italia champion
- 2023 Australian Open Finalist
- 2023 Indian Wells champion
- 2023 Miami Open Finalist
- 2022 Wimbledon Champion
- 2020 Hobart International Champion
- 2019 BRD Bucharest Open Champion
- Career high of No. 3 in the WTA Rankings
EQUIPMENT USED
YONEX VCORE BEIGE
VCORE ‘Sand Beige’: Put Your Spin On It


TOKYO, Japan – Yonex is excited to announce the addition of a new design for the 7th generation of its VCORE tennis racquet series. This ‘Sand Beige’ design will help players of all skill levels take control of their game and give them a competitive edge when it launches on August 23, 2024.
Since launching the original ‘Scarlet’ racquet design, Yonex has supported athletes to improve their game, with superior spin and power. Now athletes can choose the aesthetic that best suits their preferences too. Where Scarlet’s colors represent outward energy, the all-new Sand Beige racquet is based on the idea of the quiet energy hidden within. Comprised of light but deep colors, this design aims to subtly help the player focus and concentrate, eliminate distractions, and tackle high-pressure situations in a game with confidence.
“It’s something different and I like it. It will be interesting to swing to see how it is going to feel with the new color,” Elena Rybakina (KAZ) comments on the new VCORE ‘Sand Beige’ racquet.
As established by the release of Scarlet, the 7th-generation VCORE is Yonex’s No.1 spin racquet series that supports high trajectory spin ball that drops and bounces at greater angles. This allows players a wider range of strategic and aggressive game play.
Featuring Yonex’s unique “ISOMETRIC” technology, the frame consists of a 7%** enlarged sweet spot compared to a conventional round frame. The wide frame top increases ball contact area and enables strings to optimally flex and form a large launch angle, as well as achieve high trajectory in ball flight. The Silicone Oil Infused Grommets with high lubrication helps strengthen the string flex, allowing rapid snapbacks and dynamic spin.
Players using the VCORE racquet series have won many titles, including the Grand Slams. At the most recent Wimbledon Championships 2024, three of the top four women’s singles players used the series.
The VCORE 95, 98, 98L, 100, 100L, GAME, and FEEL will be available in the new color. The VCORE will still be offered in the existing ’Scarlet’, giving players the choice of designs. Diede de Groot (NED), as well as Elena Rybakina, Tommy Paul (USA) and Donna Vekic (CRO), are among the Team Yonex athletes who will use the distinct new design of the VCORE series.
Competition T&C’s
Competition T&C's
Yonex South Africa Competition Terms and Conditions
Eligibility:
This competition is open to legal residents of South Africa who are 18 years or older at the time of entry. Employees of Yonex South Africa, their immediate family members, and any associated agencies or partners are not eligible to enter.
How to Enter:
To enter, spend R1000 or more on any Yonex products from participating retailers between 1 September and 30 November 2024.
Each R1000 spent qualifies as one entry. For example, a purchase of R2000 will grant two entries.
Entrants must complete the online entry form and upload a valid proof of purchase from a participating retailer to be eligible. Entrants must retain their original proof of purchase. Winners will be asked to present their original proof of purchase to validate their entry.
Prizes:
First Prize: The winner will choose one of the following autographed items:
Yonex Eclipsion 5 Shoes signed by Hubert Hurkacz
Yonex Premium Shirt signed by Casper Ruud
Yonex VCore 07 95 Racquet signed by Denis Shapovalov
Second Prize: The winner will choose between the two remaining prizes after the first prize has been selected.
Third Prize: The remaining prize will be awarded to the third-place winner.
Prize Delivery:
Yonex South Africa will arrange for the delivery of prizes within South Africa at no additional cost to the winners.
Prizes will be delivered within 30 days of the winner announcement.
General Conditions:
Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable, or redeemable for cash or any other items.
The decision of the judges is final, and no further correspondence will be entertained.
Yonex South Africa reserves the right to amend, suspend, or terminate the competition at any time without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
Competition Period:
The competition begins on 1 September 2024 and ends at 11:59 PM on 30 November 2024.
Entries received outside of this period will not be considered.
Use of Personal Information:
By entering the competition, participants consent to Yonex South Africa collecting, storing, and using their personal information for the purpose of administering the competition and related activities.
Yonex South Africa may use the winners’ names and images for promotional purposes without additional compensation.
Limitation of Liability:
Yonex South Africa will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages or losses arising from participation in the competition or the acceptance or use of any prize.
Entrants participate in this competition at their own risk.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions:
By entering this competition, all participants are deemed to have accepted and agreed to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Governing Law:
This competition and these terms and conditions are governed by the laws of South Africa.
2023 Australian Open: The first Grand Slam of the new tennis season is here


MELBOURNE, Australia – The 2023 Australian Open begins on Monday, Jan. 16 in Melbourne. Casper Ruud (Men’s Singles) is aiming for his maiden major title after a run to the US Open final in September, while Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis (Men’s Doubles) and Diede de Groot (Women’s Wheelchair Singles) are looking to defending their 2022 crowns.
Ruud leads Team Yonex
One year after being forced to pull out of the AO due to an ankle injury, Casper Ruud (NOR) returns to Melbourne as the world No. 3. After his disappointment in Melbourne a year ago, Ruud made runs to the finals of both the French Open and US Open, creating history for his native Norway. This time in Melbourne, he will be aiming for his long-cherished Grand Slam title – and also has a shot at leaving Australia as the new world No.1.
Jessica is ready for the triumph
The American is one of the most improved players in the past 12 months in women’s tennis. Jessica Pegula (USA) helped her country win the United Cup in the season opener with a 4-1 record, including a convincing 6-2 6-2 victory over world No. 1 Iga Swiatek. Pegula is aiming for a deep run at the Australian Open after breaking into the top 10 in June.
NEW VCORE set to be revealed
Denis Shapovalov (CAN), Caroline Garcia (FRA) and Elena Rybakina (KAZ) will hit the match courts in Melbourne with a new weapon; The “VCORE” Yonex racquet.
American star Tiafoe shines in Melbourne
Frances Tiafoe (USA) also played a key role in Team USA’s United Cup triumph to open the 2023 season. With an undisputed talent, the 24-year-old has been on the rise since a run to the US Open semi-finals last season, before helping Team World to its first-ever win in the Laver Cup.
Will Nick Kyrgios/ Thanasi Kokkinakis make another Bromance?(AUS)
The victory of this duo last year was one of the most sensational stories in tennis in all of 2022. It was a monumental moment for both, but especially for Kyrgios, who has been under the spotlight for nearly a decade. The run was a precursor to his Wimbledon success, where he finished as runner-up in singles. Will the bromance capture Australia’s attention once again?
Beating the heat at the AO with Yonex
Temperatures can sometimes soar to 100 degrees F/37C in Melbourne during the Australian Open. Yonex wear uses cutting-edge technology to support the players in their battle against the heat. The players’ tournament style apparel is equipped with the original VERY COOL feature, which keeps the inner temperature approximately 3℃ lower than the outside with xylitol’s cooling effect, allowing athletes to play comfortably in the midst of the summer heat.
Official Partner of the Australian Open
The Yonex Stringing Team is the Official Stringing Team of the Australian Open for the 8th consecutive year. The 2023 team consists of 20 stringers from 11 countries and is dedicated to providing the world standard of racquet stringing and is supported by the Made-in-Japan PRECISION 9.0 machines that excel in precision stringing.
Casper Ruud (NOR) | EZONE / POLYTOUR SPIN / POLYTOUR PRO / Melbourne Collection / ECLIPSION
Jessica Pegula (USA) | EZONE
Denis Shapovalov (CAN) | VCORE / POLYTOUR STRIKE
Caroline Garcia (FRA) | VCORE / POLYTOUR STRIKE / Melbourne Collection
Elena Rybakina (KAZ) | VCORE / POLYTOUR FIRE
Frances Tiafoe (USA) | VCORE PRO / POLYTOUR PRO
Nick Kyrgios(AUS)| EZONE / POLYTOUR PRO
Thanasi Kokkinakis(AUS)| EZONE


2022 US OPEN
2022 US OPEN - RUUD, TIAFOE AND GARCIA REACH SEMIFINALS


New York- The US Open Singles quarterfinals completed on Day 10. 5th seed Casper Ruud (NOR), 22th seed Frances Tiafoe (USA) and 17th seed Caroline Garcia (FRA) advanced to the semifinals for the first time at the US Open.
Casper Ruud has beat 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini and become the first Norwegian player to advance to a US Open semifinal. The first two sets were in his control, he didn’t allow any break chances and won 5 games straight for the first set. In the third set, Bellettini was on the attack but Ruud was able to fight off his challenge and finished the match in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(4). Ruud has earned eight titles for clay court but he proved that he developed more confidence on hard-court matches.
Ruud will next face 27th seed Karen Khachanov.
Caroline Garcia gets a win over the American teenager Coco Gauff to reach to her first US Open semi-finals. She has won in straight sets in all rounds of this tournament and never loosen her aggressive play at the quarterfinal. In the first set, Garcia won the first four games consecutively and her net play was also outstanding, which marked 81% net points won. She completed the match in straight set again, 6-3, 6-4.
Her next opponent will be No.5 seed Ons Jabeur.
Frances Tiafoe made another big win to defeat ninth seed Andrey Rublev. Tiafoe’s remarkable run showed excellent performance everywhere, 18 service aces, 76% net points won, and 46 winners. After winning the first and second sets in a tiebreaker, Tiafoe took advantage of the only break of service in the match Tiafoe broke for the first time in the third set and won in straight sets 7-6(3), 7-6(0), 6-4. Tiafoe said ‘This is wild, this is crazy’ after the match. He is the American Semifinalist for the first time in 16 years and will face 3rd seed Carlos Alcaraz on 9th Friday.
Singles Quarterfinal Results
[5] Casper Ruud (NOR) def. Matteo Berrettini, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(4)
[17] Caroline Garcia (FRA) def. Coco Gauff, 6-3, 6-4
[22] Frances Tiafoe (USA) vs. Andrey Rublev 7-6(3), 7-6(0), 6-4
New York- The US Open Singles quarterfinals completed on Day 10. 5th seed Casper Ruud (NOR), 22th seed Frances Tiafoe (USA) and 17th seed Caroline Garcia (FRA) advanced to the semifinals for the first time at the US Open.
Casper Ruud has beat 2021 Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini and become the first Norwegian player to advance to a US Open semifinal. The first two sets were in his control, he didn’t allow any break chances and won 5 games straight for the first set. In the third set, Bellettini was on the attack but Ruud was able to fight off his challenge and finished the match in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(4). Ruud has earned eight titles for clay court but he proved that he developed more confidence on hard-court matches.
Ruud will next face 27th seed Karen Khachanov.
Caroline Garcia gets a win over the American teenager Coco Gauff to reach to her first US Open semi-finals. She has won in straight sets in all rounds of this tournament and never loosen her aggressive play at the quarterfinal. In the first set, Garcia won the first four games consecutively and her net play was also outstanding, which marked 81% net points won. She completed the match in straight set again, 6-3, 6-4.
Her next opponent will be No.5 seed Ons Jabeur.
Frances Tiafoe made another big win to defeat ninth seed Andrey Rublev. Tiafoe’s remarkable run showed excellent performance everywhere, 18 service aces, 76% net points won, and 46 winners. After winning the first and second sets in a tiebreaker, Tiafoe took advantage of the only break of service in the match Tiafoe broke for the first time in the third set and won in straight sets 7-6(3), 7-6(0), 6-4. Tiafoe said ‘This is wild, this is crazy’ after the match. He is the American Semifinalist for the first time in 16 years and will face 3rd seed Carlos Alcaraz on 9th Friday.
Singles Quarterfinal Results
[5] Casper Ruud (NOR) def. Matteo Berrettini, 6-1, 6-4, 7-6(4)
[17] Caroline Garcia (FRA) def. Coco Gauff, 6-3, 6-4
[22] Frances Tiafoe (USA) vs. Andrey Rublev 7-6(3), 7-6(0), 6-4

