Three-year partnership with SAP OPEN
[Topix] …2010/06/25
YONEX be the Official Racquet, Apparel and Footwear Provider For the SAP Open Through 2013
We are pleased to announce that YONEX became the new partner of SAP OPEN as the official equipment supplier.
We will show our tennis racquets, footwear, apparel and accessories at the SAP Open and also, tournament officials, ball kids, volunteers and tournament staff will be outfitted with YONEX apparel. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to purchase YONEX tennis equipment, apparel and footwear throughout tournament week.
The SAP Open is the second oldest men’s professional tennis tournament in the U.S. In its 122-year history, the tournament has been won by virtually every tennis superstar including, YONEX contract player and fan-favorite Australian Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS100) who won 2002 SAP Open. Also, Ricardas Berankis (RDiS100MP) became the quarterfinalist this year.
The 2011 SAP Open will be played February 7 - 13 at HP Pavilion at San Jose.
"We are extremely pleased to announce this partnership with YONEX, an innovative leader in the tennis equipment, footwear and apparel industry," said SAP Open Tournament Director Bill Rapp.
"We are pleased to feature our line of YONEX tennis equipment, apparel and footwear at the SAP Open, a first-class ATP World Tour event," said Hiroaki Ebihara, President of YONEX Corporation USA. “The SAP Open will serve as a perfect showcase of the YONEX brand."
YONEX be the Official Racquet, Apparel and Footwear Provider For the SAP Open Through 2013
We are pleased to announce that YONEX became the new partner of SAP OPEN as the official equipment supplier.
We will show our tennis racquets, footwear, apparel and accessories at the SAP Open and also, tournament officials, ball kids, volunteers and tournament staff will be outfitted with YONEX apparel. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to purchase YONEX tennis equipment, apparel and footwear throughout tournament week.
The SAP Open is the second oldest men’s professional tennis tournament in the U.S. In its 122-year history, the tournament has been won by virtually every tennis superstar including, YONEX contract player and fan-favorite Australian Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS100) who won 2002 SAP Open. Also, Ricardas Berankis (RDiS100MP) became the quarterfinalist this year.
The 2011 SAP Open will be played February 7 - 13 at HP Pavilion at San Jose.
"We are extremely pleased to announce this partnership with YONEX, an innovative leader in the tennis equipment, footwear and apparel industry," said SAP Open Tournament Director Bill Rapp.
"We are pleased to feature our line of YONEX tennis equipment, apparel and footwear at the SAP Open, a first-class ATP World Tour event," said Hiroaki Ebihara, President of YONEX Corporation USA. “The SAP Open will serve as a perfect showcase of the YONEX brand."
Lleyton Hewitt Wins the Gerry Weber Open Title!!
[Topix] …2010/06/14
Lleyton Hewitt(RDiS100) won the title of Gerry Weber Open at Halle, Germany on Sunday, June 13.
8th seeded Lleyton faced world No. 2 Roger Federer in the final and defeated with full set, 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-4. He stopped Roger's consecutive win and became the first player who defeated Roger at Halle since 2003.
In the second set, there was a very important turning point.
Lleyton gave 3 consective points and break opportunity to Roger in the ninth game, however, he saved the game and won a tie-break, 7-4.
In the final set, Lleyton broke Roger’s service game at the first game and he kept all his service games.
Lleyton commented that it was fantastic and in the third set, he felt like he played some of his best tennis of the tournament.
Lleyton received 250 South African Airways 2010 ATP Ranking points. His world ranking has risen to No. 26.
This is the 28th tour-level title for Lleyton and he extended his record in ATP World Tour grass-court finals to 7-0.
Lleyton Hewitt’s grass-court record;
Gerry Weber Open(2010)
The Artois Championships(2000-2002, 2006)
Wimbledon(2002)
Ordina Open(2001)
Lleyton Hewitt(RDiS100) won the title of Gerry Weber Open at Halle, Germany on Sunday, June 13.
8th seeded Lleyton faced world No. 2 Roger Federer in the final and defeated with full set, 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-4. He stopped Roger's consecutive win and became the first player who defeated Roger at Halle since 2003.
In the second set, there was a very important turning point.
Lleyton gave 3 consective points and break opportunity to Roger in the ninth game, however, he saved the game and won a tie-break, 7-4.
In the final set, Lleyton broke Roger’s service game at the first game and he kept all his service games.
Lleyton commented that it was fantastic and in the third set, he felt like he played some of his best tennis of the tournament.
Lleyton received 250 South African Airways 2010 ATP Ranking points. His world ranking has risen to No. 26.
This is the 28th tour-level title for Lleyton and he extended his record in ATP World Tour grass-court finals to 7-0.
Lleyton Hewitt’s grass-court record;
Gerry Weber Open(2010)
The Artois Championships(2000-2002, 2006)
Wimbledon(2002)
Ordina Open(2001)
Berankis and Baltacha won the AEGON Trophy titles.
[Topix] …2010/06/07
The tournaments on the grass court have been started last week.
The quarterfinalist at SAP Open in February, Ricardas Berankis(RDiS100MP) won his first ATP Challenger tournament, the AEGON Trophy at Nottingham, on Sunday, May 6.
The opponent in the final was the same YONEX staff, Go Soeda(RDiS100MP). Using same racquet, Ricardas defeated Go in straight sets, 6-4 6-4.
Now, Ricardas has been ranked his career high, world No. 154.
On the women’s side, the British No. 1, Elena Baltacha(RDiS 200) won the title, with defeating American Carly Gullickson, 6-2 6-2.
Elena commented that the win gave her lots of confidence. She has been looking forward to Birmingham, Eastbourne and Wimbledon.
Tournament Results
-Men’s Singles Final-
Ricardas Berankis(LTU) def. Go Soeda(JPN) 6-4 6-4
-Women’s Singles Final-
Elena Baltacha(GBR) def. Carly Gullickson(USA) 6-2 6-2
The tournaments on the grass court have been started last week.
The quarterfinalist at SAP Open in February, Ricardas Berankis(RDiS100MP) won his first ATP Challenger tournament, the AEGON Trophy at Nottingham, on Sunday, May 6.
The opponent in the final was the same YONEX staff, Go Soeda(RDiS100MP). Using same racquet, Ricardas defeated Go in straight sets, 6-4 6-4.
Now, Ricardas has been ranked his career high, world No. 154.
On the women’s side, the British No. 1, Elena Baltacha(RDiS 200) won the title, with defeating American Carly Gullickson, 6-2 6-2.
Elena commented that the win gave her lots of confidence. She has been looking forward to Birmingham, Eastbourne and Wimbledon.
Tournament Results
-Men’s Singles Final-
Ricardas Berankis(LTU) def. Go Soeda(JPN) 6-4 6-4
-Women’s Singles Final-
Elena Baltacha(GBR) def. Carly Gullickson(USA) 6-2 6-2
Two 26-year-old Have Been In Good Condition.
[Topix] …2010/05/24
Two 26-year-old YONEX contract players, Juan Monaco(RDiS 200) brought Argentina to the 4th Title of the ARAG ATP World Team Championship and Chinese Zheng Jie(RDiS300MP) became the finalist of the Polsat Warsaw Open last week.
At the final of the ARAG ATP World Team Championship, Juan Monaco defeated the Serbian Open 2010 Champion, Sam Querrey at the first single, 1-6 6-2 6-3.
At the second singles, Horacio Zeballos defeated Robby Ginapri, 6-4 (6)6-7 7-5, and finally, Argentina won the title.
Juan Monaco commented that he was very happy because they came to there to win for Argentina and they did it. The latest world ranking has been released and his rank has been raised from No. 30 to No. 25.
Zheng Jie advanced to the final at the Polsat Warsaw Open.
She commented that she felt very good about the tournament and she was just looking forward to the first round at Roland Garros. She has been ranked as No. 24 at the latest world ranking.
Tournament Results
ARAG ATP World Team Championship-Final
Argentina def. U.S.A. 2-1
Polsat Warsaw Open-Final
Alexandra Dulgheru def. Zheng Jie 63 64
Two 26-year-old YONEX contract players, Juan Monaco(RDiS 200) brought Argentina to the 4th Title of the ARAG ATP World Team Championship and Chinese Zheng Jie(RDiS300MP) became the finalist of the Polsat Warsaw Open last week.
At the final of the ARAG ATP World Team Championship, Juan Monaco defeated the Serbian Open 2010 Champion, Sam Querrey at the first single, 1-6 6-2 6-3.
At the second singles, Horacio Zeballos defeated Robby Ginapri, 6-4 (6)6-7 7-5, and finally, Argentina won the title.
Juan Monaco commented that he was very happy because they came to there to win for Argentina and they did it. The latest world ranking has been released and his rank has been raised from No. 30 to No. 25.
Zheng Jie advanced to the final at the Polsat Warsaw Open.
She commented that she felt very good about the tournament and she was just looking forward to the first round at Roland Garros. She has been ranked as No. 24 at the latest world ranking.
Tournament Results
ARAG ATP World Team Championship-Final
Argentina def. U.S.A. 2-1
Polsat Warsaw Open-Final
Alexandra Dulgheru def. Zheng Jie 63 64
YONEX Events in Madrid
[Topix] …2010/05/10
Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open has just begun at the tournament venue in Madrid, Spain, on Saturday, May 8th.
Before their matches, YONEX contract players joined YONEX events and got on with their fans.
Elena Dementieva (RDiS100MP) and David Nalbandian (RDiS100MP) had a autograph session. Also, Juan Monaco (RDiS200) participated in the tennis clinic with 100 juniors. Fans are so excited to see the world top players and enjoyed a lot during the events.
Argentine cruises into 2nd round
YONEX Juan Monaco won the 1st round of Madrid Open with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over German Simon Greul in 58 minutes. Juan broke his opponent's service 6 times in total. He will next meet Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil.
-Tournament Results-
Men's Singles 1st Rnd.
Juan Monaco (ARG) def. Simon Greul (GER), 6-1, 6-1.
Women's Singles 1st Rnd.
Elena Dementieva (RUS) def. Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN), 6-0, 6-1.
Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) def. Maria Kirilenko (RUS), 6-2, 6-2.
-Other opening matches-
Men's Singles 1st Rnd.
David Nalbandian (ARG) v. Tomas Berdych (CZE)
Women's Singles 1st Rnd.
Zheng Jie (CHN) v. Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP)
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS) v. Akqul Amanmuradova (UZB)
Women's Singles 2nd Rnd.
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) v. Jelena Jankovic (SRB)
Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open has just begun at the tournament venue in Madrid, Spain, on Saturday, May 8th.
Before their matches, YONEX contract players joined YONEX events and got on with their fans.
Elena Dementieva (RDiS100MP) and David Nalbandian (RDiS100MP) had a autograph session. Also, Juan Monaco (RDiS200) participated in the tennis clinic with 100 juniors. Fans are so excited to see the world top players and enjoyed a lot during the events.
Argentine cruises into 2nd round
YONEX Juan Monaco won the 1st round of Madrid Open with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over German Simon Greul in 58 minutes. Juan broke his opponent's service 6 times in total. He will next meet Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil.
-Tournament Results-
Men's Singles 1st Rnd.
Juan Monaco (ARG) def. Simon Greul (GER), 6-1, 6-1.
Women's Singles 1st Rnd.
Elena Dementieva (RUS) def. Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN), 6-0, 6-1.
Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) def. Maria Kirilenko (RUS), 6-2, 6-2.
-Other opening matches-
Men's Singles 1st Rnd.
David Nalbandian (ARG) v. Tomas Berdych (CZE)
Women's Singles 1st Rnd.
Zheng Jie (CHN) v. Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP)
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS) v. Akqul Amanmuradova (UZB)
Women's Singles 2nd Rnd.
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) v. Jelena Jankovic (SRB)
YONEX SHT-307CL has proved extremely good hold
[Topix] …2010/05/07
YONEX Tennis footwear SHT-307CL got a good evaluation in the May issue of Tennis Magazine in Germany.
Mr. Holger Lütz, who is a master of orthopedics shoe techniques mentioned about SHT-307CL, "The material is solid and provides very good hold. Simultaneously, the shoes are not heavy, and a player can easily and lightly sprint on the court. The tab is firmly sutured at both sides with the inner lining to avoid slipping. Whilst playing, it does not press or rub any part of foot. And also the ventilation works. There were no perspiration-feet after the practice."
From the medical point of view, he also said, "The YONEX model has a lot of tennis-specific functions: It offers great stability, especially for outward movement. It is generated by the fact that the foot is pressed inward. Therefore, there is very low rick to twist the ankle. The shock-absorbent material in the heel part offers additional stability. The knee moves slightly outward with the forward step. It could be uncomfortable for players having meniscus problems."
World top players will use this model at coming Roland Garros. Please check it out.
YONEX Tennis footwear SHT-307CL got a good evaluation in the May issue of Tennis Magazine in Germany.
Mr. Holger Lütz, who is a master of orthopedics shoe techniques mentioned about SHT-307CL, "The material is solid and provides very good hold. Simultaneously, the shoes are not heavy, and a player can easily and lightly sprint on the court. The tab is firmly sutured at both sides with the inner lining to avoid slipping. Whilst playing, it does not press or rub any part of foot. And also the ventilation works. There were no perspiration-feet after the practice."
From the medical point of view, he also said, "The YONEX model has a lot of tennis-specific functions: It offers great stability, especially for outward movement. It is generated by the fact that the foot is pressed inward. Therefore, there is very low rick to twist the ankle. The shock-absorbent material in the heel part offers additional stability. The knee moves slightly outward with the forward step. It could be uncomfortable for players having meniscus problems."
World top players will use this model at coming Roland Garros. Please check it out.
2010 BNP Paribas Open Starts.
[Topix] …2010/03/12
The events of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and WTA Premier, the 2010 BNP Paribas Open has been held at Indian Wells, U.S.A.
There are 11 YONEX contract players competing in the tournament.
In the men's singles, Juan Monaco(RDiS200), the semifinalist of the Copa Telmex and the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, is seeded No. 21.
Several players had already fought their first round. Mario Ancic(RDiS200), Kimiko Date Krumm(S-FiT3) and Elena Baltacha(RDS003MP) advanced to their second round.
Kimiko Date Krumm won the first round in just 64 minutes.
Elena Baltacha, who is the Great Britain’s hopeful, defeated Alexa Glatch in a tough match. And she will challenge No.7 seeded Chinese, Li Na at the second round.
-Men's Singles-
First Round
David Nalbandian(RDiS100MP) vs Stefan Koubek(AUT)
Mario Ancic(RDiS200) def. Bobby Reynolds(USA) 4-6 6-3 6-4
-Second Round-
#21:Juan Monaco vs O.Rochus/F. Fognini
-Women's Singles-
-First Round-
Kimiko Date Krumm(S-FiT3) def. M. Czink 6-2 6-2
Elena Baltacha(RDS003MP) def. A. Glatch 6-3 6-7(3) 6-4
Second Round
#4:Elena Dementieva(RDiS100MP) vs Olga Govortsova(BLR)
#18:Zheng Jie(RDiS300MP) vs Sorana Cirstea(ROU)
#23:Alisa Kleybanova(RDS002) vs Tsvetana Pironkova(BUL)
#24:Ana Ivanovic(RQiS1TXL) vs Anastasija Sevastova(LAT)
#30:Aleksandra Wozniak(RDiS 100 MP) vs Kirsten Flipkens(BEL)
#32:Maria Kirilenko(RQiS2T) vs Virginie Razzano(FRA)
Kimiko Date Krumm vs Francesca Schiavone(ITA)
Elena Baltacha vs #7:Li Na(CHN)
The events of ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and WTA Premier, the 2010 BNP Paribas Open has been held at Indian Wells, U.S.A.
There are 11 YONEX contract players competing in the tournament.
In the men's singles, Juan Monaco(RDiS200), the semifinalist of the Copa Telmex and the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, is seeded No. 21.
Several players had already fought their first round. Mario Ancic(RDiS200), Kimiko Date Krumm(S-FiT3) and Elena Baltacha(RDS003MP) advanced to their second round.
Kimiko Date Krumm won the first round in just 64 minutes.
Elena Baltacha, who is the Great Britain’s hopeful, defeated Alexa Glatch in a tough match. And she will challenge No.7 seeded Chinese, Li Na at the second round.
-Men's Singles-
First Round
David Nalbandian(RDiS100MP) vs Stefan Koubek(AUT)
Mario Ancic(RDiS200) def. Bobby Reynolds(USA) 4-6 6-3 6-4
-Second Round-
#21:Juan Monaco vs O.Rochus/F. Fognini
-Women's Singles-
-First Round-
Kimiko Date Krumm(S-FiT3) def. M. Czink 6-2 6-2
Elena Baltacha(RDS003MP) def. A. Glatch 6-3 6-7(3) 6-4
Second Round
#4:Elena Dementieva(RDiS100MP) vs Olga Govortsova(BLR)
#18:Zheng Jie(RDiS300MP) vs Sorana Cirstea(ROU)
#23:Alisa Kleybanova(RDS002) vs Tsvetana Pironkova(BUL)
#24:Ana Ivanovic(RQiS1TXL) vs Anastasija Sevastova(LAT)
#30:Aleksandra Wozniak(RDiS 100 MP) vs Kirsten Flipkens(BEL)
#32:Maria Kirilenko(RQiS2T) vs Virginie Razzano(FRA)
Kimiko Date Krumm vs Francesca Schiavone(ITA)
Elena Baltacha vs #7:Li Na(CHN)
Juan Monaco Starts To Use RDiS200!
[Topix] …2010/03/08
Juan Monaco has been using YONEX’s new racquet, RDiS200.
He started to use RDiS200 at the Copa Telmex, Argentina, held on February.
At the tournament, Monaco advanced to the semifinals, and also the next tournament, the Abierto Mexicano Telcel.
That was the test of RDiS200, however, Monaco decided to fight with the new weapon.
This is his positive comment.
“They are very good. My serve improves a lot, fast. I’m feeling more power with heavy spin on my shots. I’m happy with the change."
He has really taken to the new racquet and been looking forward to join the 2010 BNP Paribas Open which will start from March 8th to 21st at Indian Wells, U.S.A.
The entry list of the BNP Paribas Open has been opened and 11 YONEX players have entered for it.
-Men’s Line Up-
Juan Monaco(RDiS200)
Mario Ancic(RDiS200)
David Nalbandian(RDiS100MP)
-Women’s Line Up
Elena Dementieva(RDiS100MP)
Ana Ivanovic(RQiS1TXL)
Alisa Kleybanova(RDS002)
Aleksandra Wozniak(RDiS 100 MP)
Zheng Jie(RDiS300MP)
Maria Kirilenko(RQiS2T)
Kimiko Date-Krumm(S-Fit3)
Tatjana Malek(RDS003MP)
Please don’t miss this big tournament!
Juan Monaco has been using YONEX’s new racquet, RDiS200.
He started to use RDiS200 at the Copa Telmex, Argentina, held on February.
At the tournament, Monaco advanced to the semifinals, and also the next tournament, the Abierto Mexicano Telcel.
That was the test of RDiS200, however, Monaco decided to fight with the new weapon.
This is his positive comment.
“They are very good. My serve improves a lot, fast. I’m feeling more power with heavy spin on my shots. I’m happy with the change."
He has really taken to the new racquet and been looking forward to join the 2010 BNP Paribas Open which will start from March 8th to 21st at Indian Wells, U.S.A.
The entry list of the BNP Paribas Open has been opened and 11 YONEX players have entered for it.
-Men’s Line Up-
Juan Monaco(RDiS200)
Mario Ancic(RDiS200)
David Nalbandian(RDiS100MP)
-Women’s Line Up
Elena Dementieva(RDiS100MP)
Ana Ivanovic(RQiS1TXL)
Alisa Kleybanova(RDS002)
Aleksandra Wozniak(RDiS 100 MP)
Zheng Jie(RDiS300MP)
Maria Kirilenko(RQiS2T)
Kimiko Date-Krumm(S-Fit3)
Tatjana Malek(RDS003MP)
Please don’t miss this big tournament!
Kleybanova Wins Her First WTA Title!!
[Topix] …2010/03/01
Alisa Kleybanova(RDS002) won her first Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title at the Malaysian Open after defeating No.1 seeded Elena Dementieva(RDiS100MP).
No. 4 seeded Alisa played 2 full set matches at the earlier round but a straight set win against Ayumi Morita(RQiS1TXL) in the semifinals encouraged her for the final.
The other finalist, Elena advanced to the final, losing only 15 games.
In the final, Alisa kept being aggressive and she ended her first 3 service game with aces. Alisa won 4 break points while Elena did only 1.
Zheng Jie(RDiS300MP) got her 12th Tour doubles title at the Malaysian Open.
Second seeded Zheng and Chang Yung-Jan defeated Anastasia Rodionova and Arina Rodionova in a match tie-break win, 6-7(4) 6-2 10-7.
At the Malaysian Open, many YONEX players are qualified, 8 players in singles and 5 in doubles.
-Tournament Result-
Singles Final
Alisa Kleybanova def. Elena Dementieva 6-3 6-2
Singles Semifinals
Elena Dementieva def. Sybille Bammer 6-1 6-3
Alisa Kleybanova def. Ayumi Morita 6-4 6-1
Singles Quarterfinals
Sybille Bammer def. Kai-Chen Chang(RDiS300MP) 3-6 6-3 6-3
Doubles Final
Zheng Jie(CHN)/Chang Yung-Jan(TPE) def. Anastasia Rodionova(AUS)/Arina Rodionova(RUS) 6-7(4) 6-2 10-7
Alisa Kleybanova(RDS002) won her first Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title at the Malaysian Open after defeating No.1 seeded Elena Dementieva(RDiS100MP).
No. 4 seeded Alisa played 2 full set matches at the earlier round but a straight set win against Ayumi Morita(RQiS1TXL) in the semifinals encouraged her for the final.
The other finalist, Elena advanced to the final, losing only 15 games.
In the final, Alisa kept being aggressive and she ended her first 3 service game with aces. Alisa won 4 break points while Elena did only 1.
Zheng Jie(RDiS300MP) got her 12th Tour doubles title at the Malaysian Open.
Second seeded Zheng and Chang Yung-Jan defeated Anastasia Rodionova and Arina Rodionova in a match tie-break win, 6-7(4) 6-2 10-7.
At the Malaysian Open, many YONEX players are qualified, 8 players in singles and 5 in doubles.
-Tournament Result-
Singles Final
Alisa Kleybanova def. Elena Dementieva 6-3 6-2
Singles Semifinals
Elena Dementieva def. Sybille Bammer 6-1 6-3
Alisa Kleybanova def. Ayumi Morita 6-4 6-1
Singles Quarterfinals
Sybille Bammer def. Kai-Chen Chang(RDiS300MP) 3-6 6-3 6-3
Doubles Final
Zheng Jie(CHN)/Chang Yung-Jan(TPE) def. Anastasia Rodionova(AUS)/Arina Rodionova(RUS) 6-7(4) 6-2 10-7
Elena Dementieva Wins The Open GDF SUEZ Title!
[Topix] …2010/02/15
Open GDF SUEZ was held on February 8-14 in Paris, France and Elena Dementieva(RDiS100MP) won her second title in this year!
She faced no seeded Lucie Safarova at the final.
Although Safarova got the first set tie breaker, Dementieva took back the second set only in 27 minutes and cruise through the final set.
On the other hand, the former No. 1 junior, Ricardas Berankis(RDiS100MP) advanced to the first ATP quarterfinals at SAP Open.
He became the first Lithuanian who reached the ATP quarterfinals.
-Tournament Results-
-Open GDF SUEZ Singles Final-
Elena Dementieva(RUS) def. Lucie Safarova(CZE) 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-4
-SAP Open Singles Quarterfinals-
Fernando Verdasco(ESP) def. Ricardas Berankis(LTU) 6-3, 7-6(3)
Open GDF SUEZ was held on February 8-14 in Paris, France and Elena Dementieva(RDiS100MP) won her second title in this year!
She faced no seeded Lucie Safarova at the final.
Although Safarova got the first set tie breaker, Dementieva took back the second set only in 27 minutes and cruise through the final set.
On the other hand, the former No. 1 junior, Ricardas Berankis(RDiS100MP) advanced to the first ATP quarterfinals at SAP Open.
He became the first Lithuanian who reached the ATP quarterfinals.
-Tournament Results-
-Open GDF SUEZ Singles Final-
Elena Dementieva(RUS) def. Lucie Safarova(CZE) 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-4
-SAP Open Singles Quarterfinals-
Fernando Verdasco(ESP) def. Ricardas Berankis(LTU) 6-3, 7-6(3)
YONEX NEW TENNIS RACQUET, RDiS 200 DEBUT
[Topix] …2010/02/12
YONEX new tennis racquet, RDiS200 has been unveiled.
This racquet gives you "Super Drive and Flexibility".
Please visit here for the details of this cool racquet.
YONEX new tennis racquet, RDiS200 has been unveiled.
This racquet gives you "Super Drive and Flexibility".
Please visit here for the details of this cool racquet.
Ricardas upsets former top 15 player
[Topix] …2010/02/10
The 19-year-old YONEX contracted player and former World #1 Junior, Ricardas Berankis (RDiS100MP) upset the former US Open semifinalist, Robby Ginepri (USA) with a 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-3 victory in the first round of the SAP Open in San Jose, California.
The 2007 US Open junior champion, Ricardas who qualified for the tournament, advanced to the second round by a big winning with 9 aces.
Ricardas is going to face Bjorn Phau of Germany in the next round.
-Tournament Result-
Ricardas Berankis (LTU) def. Robby Ginepri (USA), 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-3.
Ricardas chooses YONEX Hybrid String and Super Grap!!
String: TG130TB
Hybrid String
MAIN: POLYESTER (Monofilament)
CROSS: NYLON (Monofilament)
Increased durability and more spin.
For middle and higher grade players who want durability.
Accessory: AC102EX
SUPER GRAP
Tacky Feel.
The 19-year-old YONEX contracted player and former World #1 Junior, Ricardas Berankis (RDiS100MP) upset the former US Open semifinalist, Robby Ginepri (USA) with a 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-3 victory in the first round of the SAP Open in San Jose, California.
The 2007 US Open junior champion, Ricardas who qualified for the tournament, advanced to the second round by a big winning with 9 aces.
Ricardas is going to face Bjorn Phau of Germany in the next round.
-Tournament Result-
Ricardas Berankis (LTU) def. Robby Ginepri (USA), 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-3.
Ricardas chooses YONEX Hybrid String and Super Grap!!
String: TG130TB
Hybrid String
MAIN: POLYESTER (Monofilament)
CROSS: NYLON (Monofilament)
Increased durability and more spin.
For middle and higher grade players who want durability.
Accessory: AC102EX
SUPER GRAP
Tacky Feel.
Juan Monaco Becomes a Finalist at the Movistar Open!!
[Topix] …2010/02/09
The Movistar Open was held from February 1 to 7 at Vina del Mar, Chile. The No. 2 seeded Juan Monaco(RDiS 100 MP) became a finalist of the tournament.
Monaco was also a finalist of this tournament in 2008 and a quarterfinalist last year. After two victories at Austrian Open, Monaco was ranked No. 29. At Chile’s tournament, he earned 150 ATP Ranking points and currently ranked at No.27 (As of Feb 8, 2010).
He keeps himself in good condition.
-Tournament Result-
-Movistar Open Men’s Singles Final-
Thomaz Bellucci def Juan Monaco 6-2, 0-6, 6-4
The Movistar Open was held from February 1 to 7 at Vina del Mar, Chile. The No. 2 seeded Juan Monaco(RDiS 100 MP) became a finalist of the tournament.
Monaco was also a finalist of this tournament in 2008 and a quarterfinalist last year. After two victories at Austrian Open, Monaco was ranked No. 29. At Chile’s tournament, he earned 150 ATP Ranking points and currently ranked at No.27 (As of Feb 8, 2010).
He keeps himself in good condition.
-Tournament Result-
-Movistar Open Men’s Singles Final-
Thomaz Bellucci def Juan Monaco 6-2, 0-6, 6-4
New World Ranking And Money Leaders Have Been Released.
[Topix] …2010/02/03
The new world rankings have been released.
Lleyton Hewitt(RDiS100) was ranked No.19 and Juan Monaco(RDiS100MP) was No.29.
Monaco won the first round at the Movistar Open on Monday this week.
In the women's side, the semifinalist of the Australian Open, Zheng Jie(RDiS300MP) climbed up to No.20 from No.35.
And Maria Kirilenko(RQiS2T) who had advanced to quarterfinals of singles and semifinals of doubles at the Australian Open jumped up to No.37 in singles and No.14 in doubles.
In the WTA Money Leaders Ranking, three YONEX players were ranked in top 10.
Zheng Jie was ranked No.4, Maria Kirilenko was No.7 and Elena Dementieva(RDiS100MP) was No.10.
-ATP Ranking- [Jan.18,2010] → [Feb.1,2010]
-Singles-
Lleyton Hewitt 22 → 19
Juan Monaco 33 → 29
-WTA Ranking- [Jan.18,2010] → [Feb.1,2010]
-Singles-
Elena Dementieva 5 → 7
Zheng Jie 35 → 20
Ana Ivanovic(RQiS1TXL) 21 → 23
Alisa Kleybanova(RDS002) 31 → 31
Aleksandra Wozniak(RDiS100MP) 34 → 36
Maria Kirilenko 58 → 37
Kimiko Date Krumm(S-FiT3) 61 → 62
Elena Baltacha 83 → 83
Ayumi Morita(RQiS1TXL) 91 → 91
Kai-Chen Chang(RDiS300MP) 94 → 94
-Doubles-
Alisa Kleybanova 13 → 10
Su-Wei Hsieh(RDS002T) 11 → 13
Maria Kirilenko 21 → 14
Zheng Jie 25 → 22
-WTA Money Leaders-[Feb.1,2010]
4.Zheng Jie $351,421
7.Maria kirilenko $222,461
10.Elena Dementieva $124,667
The new world rankings have been released.
Lleyton Hewitt(RDiS100) was ranked No.19 and Juan Monaco(RDiS100MP) was No.29.
Monaco won the first round at the Movistar Open on Monday this week.
In the women's side, the semifinalist of the Australian Open, Zheng Jie(RDiS300MP) climbed up to No.20 from No.35.
And Maria Kirilenko(RQiS2T) who had advanced to quarterfinals of singles and semifinals of doubles at the Australian Open jumped up to No.37 in singles and No.14 in doubles.
In the WTA Money Leaders Ranking, three YONEX players were ranked in top 10.
Zheng Jie was ranked No.4, Maria Kirilenko was No.7 and Elena Dementieva(RDiS100MP) was No.10.
-ATP Ranking- [Jan.18,2010] → [Feb.1,2010]
-Singles-
Lleyton Hewitt 22 → 19
Juan Monaco 33 → 29
-WTA Ranking- [Jan.18,2010] → [Feb.1,2010]
-Singles-
Elena Dementieva 5 → 7
Zheng Jie 35 → 20
Ana Ivanovic(RQiS1TXL) 21 → 23
Alisa Kleybanova(RDS002) 31 → 31
Aleksandra Wozniak(RDiS100MP) 34 → 36
Maria Kirilenko 58 → 37
Kimiko Date Krumm(S-FiT3) 61 → 62
Elena Baltacha 83 → 83
Ayumi Morita(RQiS1TXL) 91 → 91
Kai-Chen Chang(RDiS300MP) 94 → 94
-Doubles-
Alisa Kleybanova 13 → 10
Su-Wei Hsieh(RDS002T) 11 → 13
Maria Kirilenko 21 → 14
Zheng Jie 25 → 22
-WTA Money Leaders-[Feb.1,2010]
4.Zheng Jie $351,421
7.Maria kirilenko $222,461
10.Elena Dementieva $124,667
Contract with many hopeful juniors!! - Part 2
[Topix] …2010/01/29
Dominik Schulz (Germany)
Racquet : RDiS100MP
DOB : Mar. 16, 1992
ITF Jr. ranking : 11
Highlights :
2010 Australian Open Jr. Doubles Runner-up
2009 Wimbledon Jr. Singles Quarterfinalist
French Open Jr. Singles Semifinalist
Open International Juniors de Beaulieu sur Mer Singles Semifinalist
13th Sarawak Chief Minister's Cup Singles Runner-up
Silvia Njiric (Croatia)
Racquet : RQiS1TourXL
DOB : Jul. 9, 1993
ITF Jr. ranking : 6
Highlights :
2010 Australian Open Jr. Singles Semifinalist
2009 Wimbledon Jr. Singles Quarterfinalist
French Open Jr. Singles Quarterfinalist
26th Copa Gerdau Singles Winner
Tsung Hua Yang (Taiwan)
DOB : Mar. 29, 1991
ATP ranking : 356
Highlights :
2008 U.S.Open Jr. Singles Semifinalist
French Open Jr. Singles Winner
Australian Open Jr. Singles Runner-up
2007 Osaka Super Jr. (GradeA) Singles Runner-up
Dominik Schulz (Germany)
Racquet : RDiS100MP
DOB : Mar. 16, 1992
ITF Jr. ranking : 11
Highlights :
2010 Australian Open Jr. Doubles Runner-up
2009 Wimbledon Jr. Singles Quarterfinalist
French Open Jr. Singles Semifinalist
Open International Juniors de Beaulieu sur Mer Singles Semifinalist
13th Sarawak Chief Minister's Cup Singles Runner-up
Silvia Njiric (Croatia)
Racquet : RQiS1TourXL
DOB : Jul. 9, 1993
ITF Jr. ranking : 6
Highlights :
2010 Australian Open Jr. Singles Semifinalist
2009 Wimbledon Jr. Singles Quarterfinalist
French Open Jr. Singles Quarterfinalist
26th Copa Gerdau Singles Winner
Tsung Hua Yang (Taiwan)
DOB : Mar. 29, 1991
ATP ranking : 356
Highlights :
2008 U.S.Open Jr. Singles Semifinalist
French Open Jr. Singles Winner
Australian Open Jr. Singles Runner-up
2007 Osaka Super Jr. (GradeA) Singles Runner-up
Contract with many hopeful juniors!! - Part 1
[Topix] …2010/01/29
YONEX has contracted with many attractive juniors. Please also keep your eyes on the younger stars.
Borna Coric (Croatia)
Racquet : RQiS1Tour
DOB : Nov. 16, 1996
European Jr. ranking(U14) : 14
Highlights :
2009 Jr. Orange Bowl(U-14) Singles Quarterfinalist
Stella Maris Cup Singles Winner
Les Petit As(U-14) Singles Runner-up
Marin Suica (Croatia)
DOB : Jul. 2, 1995
European Jr. ranking(U14) : 18
Highlights :
2009 Stella Maris Cup Singles Runner-up
European Jr. Championships (U-14) Singles Runner-up
Memorial Goran Tanovic (U-14) Singles Winner
Mladost Grill Open (U-14) Singles Winner
YONEX has contracted with many attractive juniors. Please also keep your eyes on the younger stars.
Borna Coric (Croatia)
Racquet : RQiS1Tour
DOB : Nov. 16, 1996
European Jr. ranking(U14) : 14
Highlights :
2009 Jr. Orange Bowl(U-14) Singles Quarterfinalist
Stella Maris Cup Singles Winner
Les Petit As(U-14) Singles Runner-up
Marin Suica (Croatia)
DOB : Jul. 2, 1995
European Jr. ranking(U14) : 18
Highlights :
2009 Stella Maris Cup Singles Runner-up
European Jr. Championships (U-14) Singles Runner-up
Memorial Goran Tanovic (U-14) Singles Winner
Mladost Grill Open (U-14) Singles Winner
Contract with Federacion de Tenis de Madrid
[Topix] …2010/01/20
We are pleased to inform that YONEX became the official equipment sponsor of Federacion de Tenis de Madrid （Madrid Tennis Federation) and had a press conference on January 18 in Madrid, Spain.
About 30 people including televisions, radios and magazine publishers reported this announcement. Mr. Miguel Diaz Roman (President of Federacion de Tenis de Madrid) and Mr. Keiichiro Yanagi (Executive managing director of YONEX Japan) shook their hands on the contract.
Yonex will support top junior tennis players belonged to Federacion de Tenis de Madrid for their better performance as the official equipment sponsor and contribute the various tennis programs developed by Federacion de Tenis de Madrid.
Left: Mr. Miguel Diaz Roman (President of Federacion de Tenis de Madrid)
Center: Mr. Keiichiro Yanagi (Executive managing director of YONEX Japan)
Right: Mr. Juan Avendano Lgleisias (Manager of Federacion de Tenis de Madrid)
We are pleased to inform that YONEX became the official equipment sponsor of Federacion de Tenis de Madrid （Madrid Tennis Federation) and had a press conference on January 18 in Madrid, Spain.
About 30 people including televisions, radios and magazine publishers reported this announcement. Mr. Miguel Diaz Roman (President of Federacion de Tenis de Madrid) and Mr. Keiichiro Yanagi (Executive managing director of YONEX Japan) shook their hands on the contract.
Yonex will support top junior tennis players belonged to Federacion de Tenis de Madrid for their better performance as the official equipment sponsor and contribute the various tennis programs developed by Federacion de Tenis de Madrid.
Left: Mr. Miguel Diaz Roman (President of Federacion de Tenis de Madrid)
Center: Mr. Keiichiro Yanagi (Executive managing director of YONEX Japan)
Right: Mr. Juan Avendano Lgleisias (Manager of Federacion de Tenis de Madrid)
Elena Gets Sydney Title!!
[Topix] …2010/01/18
Elena Dementieva(RDiS 100 MP) won her second straight title at the Medibank International!!
She dropped only one set at her second round and won over three Top 10 Players from the quarterfinals, Dinara Safina, Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams.
The final score was 6-3, 6-2 and she defeated all three players in the straight set.
In their last eight meeting against Serena, this counts Elena's fifth victory.
And this is the 15th Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title for Elena and she is the first woman to defend her Sydney title since Martina Hingis in 2001-2002.
Elena is satisfied with the way she could play the whole week that she played aggressively and trying to put a lot of pressure on her opponents. It was a great experience for her and it would give more power for Elena at the Australian Open.
Elena Dementieva(RDiS 100 MP) won her second straight title at the Medibank International!!
She dropped only one set at her second round and won over three Top 10 Players from the quarterfinals, Dinara Safina, Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams.
The final score was 6-3, 6-2 and she defeated all three players in the straight set.
In their last eight meeting against Serena, this counts Elena's fifth victory.
And this is the 15th Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title for Elena and she is the first woman to defend her Sydney title since Martina Hingis in 2001-2002.
Elena is satisfied with the way she could play the whole week that she played aggressively and trying to put a lot of pressure on her opponents. It was a great experience for her and it would give more power for Elena at the Australian Open.
S-FiT 5 GETS THE AWARD
[Topix] …2010/01/07
We would like to share the excellent news!!
Yonex S-FiT 5 was awarded among the racquets for recreational players, on the Tennis magazine in Germany.
The racquets were tested in 4 terms; POWER, COMFORT, CONTROL and SPIN.
The article said that S-FiT5 was very recommendable and players could string the S-Fit 5 in two ways. So, the string bed expands and there are ridges. It provides a formidable power and helps your performance a lot.
Tennis Magazin (Germany)
Jan/Feb, 2010 Issue
Circulation: 22,000
We would like to share the excellent news!!
Yonex S-FiT 5 was awarded among the racquets for recreational players, on the Tennis magazine in Germany.
The racquets were tested in 4 terms; POWER, COMFORT, CONTROL and SPIN.
The article said that S-FiT5 was very recommendable and players could string the S-Fit 5 in two ways. So, the string bed expands and there are ridges. It provides a formidable power and helps your performance a lot.
Tennis Magazin (Germany)
Jan/Feb, 2010 Issue
Circulation: 22,000
Aleksandra Wozniak Is Elected To The Canada’s Top Female Athlete For 2009!!
[Topix] …2010/01/05
A Yonex’s contracted player, Aleksandra Wozniak has been named The Canadian Press female athlete of the year!!
Wozniak collected 102 points, voted by Canada’s sports editors and broad casters. And she became the third tennis player to win the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award.
It’s an annual award of Canada’s greatest female athlete which first given in 1933.
Last season, Wozniak advanced to her career high No.21 in the WTA world rankings.
She defeated French veteran Amelie Mauresmo at the U.S. Open and French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova at AEGON International.
Wozniak became the first Canadian in the 17 years to advance to the fourth round of the French Open women’s draw and in a decade to get that far at any Grand Slam.
She finished the season with ranked 34th.
We are very proud of our association with her.
Please look forward to Wozniak’s success in this season as well!!
A Yonex’s contracted player, Aleksandra Wozniak has been named The Canadian Press female athlete of the year!!
Wozniak collected 102 points, voted by Canada’s sports editors and broad casters. And she became the third tennis player to win the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award.
It’s an annual award of Canada’s greatest female athlete which first given in 1933.
Last season, Wozniak advanced to her career high No.21 in the WTA world rankings.
She defeated French veteran Amelie Mauresmo at the U.S. Open and French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova at AEGON International.
Wozniak became the first Canadian in the 17 years to advance to the fourth round of the French Open women’s draw and in a decade to get that far at any Grand Slam.
She finished the season with ranked 34th.
We are very proud of our association with her.
Please look forward to Wozniak’s success in this season as well!!
Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games
[Topix] …2009/12/17
Chang Kai-Chen (RDiS 300 MID PLUS) won at the East Asian Games which were held in Hong Kong from December 2 to December 13.
East Asian Games are the competition among 9 countries and regions in 22 different kinds of sports. They are China, D.P.R. Korea, Japan, Korea, Macau, Mongolia, Chinese Taipei, Guam and Hong Kong.
On last Thursday, the finals of tennis event were held and Yonex contracted player, Chang defeated Chinese Zhang Shuai with a 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 victory in the women's singles. Chang gave 2 match points to her opponent in the 2nd set, but she recovered and won the set in the end.
At the same time, Yonex Su-Wei Hsieh (RDS002TOUR) won women's doubles title and also became the finalist of mixed doubles tournament.
■Tournament Results■
Women's Singles Final
Chang Kai-Chen (TPE) def. Zhang Shuai (CHN), 4-6, 7-6, 6-2.
Women's Doubles Final
Su-Wei Hsieh /Chia Jung Chuang (TPE) def. Kim So Jung/ Lee Jin A (KOR), 6-0, 6-3.
Chang Kai-Chen (RDiS 300 MID PLUS) won at the East Asian Games which were held in Hong Kong from December 2 to December 13.
East Asian Games are the competition among 9 countries and regions in 22 different kinds of sports. They are China, D.P.R. Korea, Japan, Korea, Macau, Mongolia, Chinese Taipei, Guam and Hong Kong.
On last Thursday, the finals of tennis event were held and Yonex contracted player, Chang defeated Chinese Zhang Shuai with a 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 victory in the women's singles. Chang gave 2 match points to her opponent in the 2nd set, but she recovered and won the set in the end.
At the same time, Yonex Su-Wei Hsieh (RDS002TOUR) won women's doubles title and also became the finalist of mixed doubles tournament.
■Tournament Results■
Women's Singles Final
Chang Kai-Chen (TPE) def. Zhang Shuai (CHN), 4-6, 7-6, 6-2.
Women's Doubles Final
Su-Wei Hsieh /Chia Jung Chuang (TPE) def. Kim So Jung/ Lee Jin A (KOR), 6-0, 6-3.
S-FIT SERIES DEBUT
[Topix] …2009/12/03
The new S-Fit Series special page has been opened on yonex.com!!
These racquets are for players especially who are searching for the exact feeling between 'SPEED' or 'COMFORT'. S-Fit Series has acheived to provide players 2 options of stringing patterns; feeling at impact and effortless power with 2 kinds of technologies.
[SELECT FIT SYSTEM] - SPEED OR COMFORT?
S-Fit's unique grommet structure allows you to choose between two contrasting stringing patterns for comfort or speed - it's up to you!
Comfort Pattern: Comfort pattern provides a comfortable feel at impact and effortless power.
Speed Parttern: Speed pattern provides a solid feel at impact with greater ball speed.
You can tune your racquet whichever way you want, whatever the temperature, surface or condition of your match.
[DUAL O.P.S] - EFFORTLESS POWER
The Dual O.P.S [Oval Pressed Shaft] provides a more comfortable feel, sharper response from the string bed and higher repulsion power without increasing the frame thickness.
The comments for this new racquet from the leading players all over the world will be uploaded soon. Please visit here frequently.
The new S-Fit Series special page has been opened on yonex.com!!
These racquets are for players especially who are searching for the exact feeling between 'SPEED' or 'COMFORT'. S-Fit Series has acheived to provide players 2 options of stringing patterns; feeling at impact and effortless power with 2 kinds of technologies.
[SELECT FIT SYSTEM] - SPEED OR COMFORT?
S-Fit's unique grommet structure allows you to choose between two contrasting stringing patterns for comfort or speed - it's up to you!
Comfort Pattern: Comfort pattern provides a comfortable feel at impact and effortless power.
Speed Parttern: Speed pattern provides a solid feel at impact with greater ball speed.
You can tune your racquet whichever way you want, whatever the temperature, surface or condition of your match.
[DUAL O.P.S] - EFFORTLESS POWER
The Dual O.P.S [Oval Pressed Shaft] provides a more comfortable feel, sharper response from the string bed and higher repulsion power without increasing the frame thickness.
The comments for this new racquet from the leading players all over the world will be uploaded soon. Please visit here frequently.
YONEX Monica Seles Active Clinic!!
[Topix] …2009/12/01
Commemorating Monica Seles(S-FIT 5) inducted into the international Tennis Hall of Fame in July, she came to Japan and enjoyed playing tennis with participants at Yonex Active Clinic, which held from 26th to 30th November.
Monica rallied with participants and gave them a lot of advices.
Also, Monica answered their many questions.
Through these clinics, she has told them two important points that to move legs more and to take back racquets quickly before hitting.
When Monica had entered tour tournaments, often had been nervous and couldn’t move her legs well, so she had managed to move her legs.
Participants listened to her advices, and they tried technics she showed.
Commemorating Monica Seles(S-FIT 5) inducted into the international Tennis Hall of Fame in July, she came to Japan and enjoyed playing tennis with participants at Yonex Active Clinic, which held from 26th to 30th November.
Monica rallied with participants and gave them a lot of advices.
Also, Monica answered their many questions.
Through these clinics, she has told them two important points that to move legs more and to take back racquets quickly before hitting.
When Monica had entered tour tournaments, often had been nervous and couldn’t move her legs well, so she had managed to move her legs.
Participants listened to her advices, and they tried technics she showed.
Ricardas becomes semi finalist
[Topix] …2009/11/24
Yonex contracted player Ricardas Berankis (RDiS 100 MP) who is the former world No.1 junior and had reached the first quarter finals at the ATP Challenger last June, became the semi finalist at the JSM Challenger of Champaign—Urbana, on last Friday in Illinois, the United States.
Qualifier Ricardas defeated Kaden Hensel (AUS) easily with a 6-0, 6-2 victory at the quarter finals and advanced to the semis. He couldn’t reach the final this time, but we hope he can next time.
Ricardas Berankis's Gear
Racquet: RDiS 100 MID PLUS
Here is his comment for the racquet;
"I switched to the new Yonex RDiS because I really liked the mix of power and control which it gave me. The racquet moves through the air very quickly and I feel like I am able to come up with better shots from difficult positions. I would recommend this frame to anyone looking for a very good all-around racquet to take their game to the next level."
Yonex contracted player Ricardas Berankis (RDiS 100 MP) who is the former world No.1 junior and had reached the first quarter finals at the ATP Challenger last June, became the semi finalist at the JSM Challenger of Champaign—Urbana, on last Friday in Illinois, the United States.
Qualifier Ricardas defeated Kaden Hensel (AUS) easily with a 6-0, 6-2 victory at the quarter finals and advanced to the semis. He couldn’t reach the final this time, but we hope he can next time.
Ricardas Berankis's Gear
Racquet: RDiS 100 MID PLUS
Here is his comment for the racquet;
"I switched to the new Yonex RDiS because I really liked the mix of power and control which it gave me. The racquet moves through the air very quickly and I feel like I am able to come up with better shots from difficult positions. I would recommend this frame to anyone looking for a very good all-around racquet to take their game to the next level."
Look for the second Japan Open title
[Topix] …2009/10/10
Eighth seeded Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) won over the qualifier Edouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) with a 6-4, 6-0 victory at the quarterfinals of Japan Open and cruised into semifinals on Friday.
Lleyton's French opponent who defeated top seed and this year's US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) en route, was runner-up in Tokyo two years ago.
In the first set, Lleyton had the initiative from the beginning of the set, he broke serve twice and won the set. Lleyton's great performance didn't stop even in the second set, he broke again the opening game, showed his well-seasoned tennis to Japanese fans.
In the end, Lleyton took the eight games in a row and closed the match.
Lleyton will next face Mikhail Youzhny of Russia at the semifinal.
The Australian has been seeking the second Japan Open title, since he won the victory in 2001 in Tokyo.
Eighth seeded Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) won over the qualifier Edouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) with a 6-4, 6-0 victory at the quarterfinals of Japan Open and cruised into semifinals on Friday.
Lleyton's French opponent who defeated top seed and this year's US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) en route, was runner-up in Tokyo two years ago.
In the first set, Lleyton had the initiative from the beginning of the set, he broke serve twice and won the set. Lleyton's great performance didn't stop even in the second set, he broke again the opening game, showed his well-seasoned tennis to Japanese fans.
In the end, Lleyton took the eight games in a row and closed the match.
Lleyton will next face Mikhail Youzhny of Russia at the semifinal.
The Australian has been seeking the second Japan Open title, since he won the victory in 2001 in Tokyo.
Lleyton advances to QFs
[Topix] …2009/10/09
2001 Japan Open champion, Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) defeated French veteran Fabrice Santoro with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory and reached quarterfinals on Thursday at the Japan Open.
French man had a initiative with his powerful serve in the first set, however, Lleyton recovered and broke Santoro three times and won the second set.
In the final set, Lleyton kept taking control of the game and won the victory in the end.
Today, Lleyton is going to face Edouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) at the quarterfinals.
-Tournament Results-
Men's Singles 2nd Rnd.
Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) def. Fabrice Santoro (FRA), 3-6, 6-3, 6-1.
2001 Japan Open champion, Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) defeated French veteran Fabrice Santoro with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory and reached quarterfinals on Thursday at the Japan Open.
French man had a initiative with his powerful serve in the first set, however, Lleyton recovered and broke Santoro three times and won the second set.
In the final set, Lleyton kept taking control of the game and won the victory in the end.
Today, Lleyton is going to face Edouard Roger-Vasselin (FRA) at the quarterfinals.
-Tournament Results-
Men's Singles 2nd Rnd.
Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) def. Fabrice Santoro (FRA), 3-6, 6-3, 6-1.
Lleyton wins first round in Tokyo
[Topix] …2009/10/07
Australian Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) won over local hope Tatsuma Ito at the opening round of Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships on Tuesday.
It was a perfect opening match for Lleyton, he had three service aces and won the first game easily. Lleyton showed us his various performance throughout the first set, pressuring his opponent.
In the second set, Japanese had recovered with his powerful service, breaking Lleyton at the second game, but Lleyton's experience was superior this time. Finally, Lleyton shouted "come on!" as always he does, he won the second set, 7-5.
"I'm enjoying coming back to Japan. I would like to play through the weekend", said Lleyton. He is going to face French Fabrice Santoro at the next round.
Today, Yonex contracted player, Juan Monaco (RDiS 100 MP) and Mischa Zverev (RDiS 100) will make a first appearance at the Ariake Tennis Forest Park.
-Tournament Results-
Men's Singles 1st Rnd.
Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) def. Tatsuma Ito (JPN), 6-1, 7-5.
Australian Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) won over local hope Tatsuma Ito at the opening round of Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships on Tuesday.
It was a perfect opening match for Lleyton, he had three service aces and won the first game easily. Lleyton showed us his various performance throughout the first set, pressuring his opponent.
In the second set, Japanese had recovered with his powerful service, breaking Lleyton at the second game, but Lleyton's experience was superior this time. Finally, Lleyton shouted "come on!" as always he does, he won the second set, 7-5.
"I'm enjoying coming back to Japan. I would like to play through the weekend", said Lleyton. He is going to face French Fabrice Santoro at the next round.
Today, Yonex contracted player, Juan Monaco (RDiS 100 MP) and Mischa Zverev (RDiS 100) will make a first appearance at the Ariake Tennis Forest Park.
-Tournament Results-
Men's Singles 1st Rnd.
Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) def. Tatsuma Ito (JPN), 6-1, 7-5.
Kai-Chen Defeats Top Seed
[Topix] …2009/09/29
Chang Kai-Chen (RDiS 300 MID PLUS) upset World No.1 Dinara Safina (RUS) at the second round of Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday.
18-year-old Chang, who qualified to the main draw of the tournament won over top-seeded and defending champion with a 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-5 on Center Court of the Ariake Tennis Forest Park.
This is Chang's 4th main draw of WTA tour tournament and she has just made her Grand Slam debut at the US Open last month.
She is going to face either Iveta Benesova (CZE) or Gisela Dulko (ARG) at the next round.
Zheng Jie (RDiS 300 MID PLUS), Aleksandra Wozniak (RDS 003 MID PLUS) also won their opening match in the women's singles tournament, while Su-Wei (RDS002TOUR) won the 1st round of women's doubles match as well.
-Tournament Results-
Women's Singles 1st Rnd.
Chang Kai-Chen (TPE) def. Dinara Safina (RUS), 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-5.
Zheng Jie (CHN) def. Sania Mirza (IND), 5-7, 6-2, 6-3.
Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) def. Kimiko Date-Krumm (JPN), 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4.
Women's Doubles 1st Rnd.
Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE)/Raguel Kops-Jones (USA) def. Nuria Llagostera Vives/Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (ESP), 7-5, 6-4.
Chang Kai-Chen (RDiS 300 MID PLUS) upset World No.1 Dinara Safina (RUS) at the second round of Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday.
18-year-old Chang, who qualified to the main draw of the tournament won over top-seeded and defending champion with a 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-5 on Center Court of the Ariake Tennis Forest Park.
This is Chang's 4th main draw of WTA tour tournament and she has just made her Grand Slam debut at the US Open last month.
She is going to face either Iveta Benesova (CZE) or Gisela Dulko (ARG) at the next round.
Zheng Jie (RDiS 300 MID PLUS), Aleksandra Wozniak (RDS 003 MID PLUS) also won their opening match in the women's singles tournament, while Su-Wei (RDS002TOUR) won the 1st round of women's doubles match as well.
-Tournament Results-
Women's Singles 1st Rnd.
Chang Kai-Chen (TPE) def. Dinara Safina (RUS), 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-5.
Zheng Jie (CHN) def. Sania Mirza (IND), 5-7, 6-2, 6-3.
Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) def. Kimiko Date-Krumm (JPN), 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4.
Women's Doubles 1st Rnd.
Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE)/Raguel Kops-Jones (USA) def. Nuria Llagostera Vives/Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (ESP), 7-5, 6-4.
Japanese Kimiko Date-Krumm crowned for the first time in 13 years
[Topix] …2009/09/28
Kimiko defeated No.2 seed Medina Garrigues with a 6-3, 6-3 victory at the final of the Hansol Korea Open yesterday.
Since she came back to the tournament last April, Kimiko had have a good reasults on the ITF Women's Circuit but she hadn't won the tour tournament although she had played well against the world's top players.
Kimiko now won 8 victories of WTA tour in total and this is a best record among Japanese players. She is also going to play at the Toray PPO first round today!!
Kimiko defeated No.2 seed Medina Garrigues with a 6-3, 6-3 victory at the final of the Hansol Korea Open yesterday.
Since she came back to the tournament last April, Kimiko had have a good reasults on the ITF Women's Circuit but she hadn't won the tour tournament although she had played well against the world's top players.
Kimiko now won 8 victories of WTA tour in total and this is a best record among Japanese players. She is also going to play at the Toray PPO first round today!!
YONEX TENNIS ACADEMY IN TOKYO
[Topix] …2009/09/26
Before the exciting Japanese International Tennis event, Toray PPO Tennis, Yonex invited the contracted players to the Junior tennis clinic in Shinagawa, Tokyo on September 26.
Elena Dementieva (RDiS 100 MID PLUS) and Ana Ivanovic (RQiS 1 TOUR XL) enjoyed playing tennis with 60 junior players at the Takanawa Tennis Center.
2 world's top players rallied with all juniors and gave them advice to improve their tennis. Lastly, Elena and Ana had a 2 games match with the chosen junior players.
Elena and Ana seemed really relax and enjoy playing tennis with Japanese juniors.
Please click here for the Video Clip of this clinic!!
Before the exciting Japanese International Tennis event, Toray PPO Tennis, Yonex invited the contracted players to the Junior tennis clinic in Shinagawa, Tokyo on September 26.
Elena Dementieva (RDiS 100 MID PLUS) and Ana Ivanovic (RQiS 1 TOUR XL) enjoyed playing tennis with 60 junior players at the Takanawa Tennis Center.
2 world's top players rallied with all juniors and gave them advice to improve their tennis. Lastly, Elena and Ana had a 2 games match with the chosen junior players.
Elena and Ana seemed really relax and enjoy playing tennis with Japanese juniors.
Please click here for the Video Clip of this clinic!!
Elena Wins Rogers Cup Title
[Topix] …2009/08/24
Elena Dementieva (RDiS 100 MID PLUS) wins all-Russian final at Toronto.
It was Elena's third title of the year, she defeated her fellow Russian Maria Sharapova with a 6-4, 6-3 victory at Rogers Cup final on Sunday.
4th seeded Elena also defeated 2nd seeded Serena Williams (USA) at the semi-finals, 7-6(2), 6-1 and succeeded to revenge for the loss at Wimbledon.
Elena earned two million dollar by this victory which is also her 14th career singles title. Now, her winnings extend to 50 in 2009.
We are looking forward to see Elena's performance in New York as well!!
Elena Dementieva (RDiS 100 MID PLUS) wins all-Russian final at Toronto.
It was Elena's third title of the year, she defeated her fellow Russian Maria Sharapova with a 6-4, 6-3 victory at Rogers Cup final on Sunday.
4th seeded Elena also defeated 2nd seeded Serena Williams (USA) at the semi-finals, 7-6(2), 6-1 and succeeded to revenge for the loss at Wimbledon.
Elena earned two million dollar by this victory which is also her 14th career singles title. Now, her winnings extend to 50 in 2009.
We are looking forward to see Elena's performance in New York as well!!
Lleyton Movie
[Topix] …2009/07/31
Before the grass court Grand Slam at Wimbledon, Yonex advisory staff, Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) had a tennis clinic for kinds and gave us a lot of comments to his new tennis racquet, RDiS 100.
Yonex UK promotions executive, Mr. Tuffrey also explaind us the characteristic and new technology of this racquet.
We beleive you can see that RDiS racquet is much more attractive!!
Please check the Video Clip.
Before the grass court Grand Slam at Wimbledon, Yonex advisory staff, Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) had a tennis clinic for kinds and gave us a lot of comments to his new tennis racquet, RDiS 100.
Yonex UK promotions executive, Mr. Tuffrey also explaind us the characteristic and new technology of this racquet.
We beleive you can see that RDiS racquet is much more attractive!!
Please check the Video Clip.
Monica Seles honored by Hall of Fame
[Topix] …2009/07/24
On Saturday, July 11, Yonex Advisory Staff, Monica Seles (USA), was inducted into the august International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, the United States. This is the most valuable award in tennis and every year, the player who has gotten the credit for the achievements in tennis is selected for the Hall of Fame by the committee. Until now, various players had gotten this honorable prize.
35-year-old Monica said in the ceremony, "First of all, I would like to say thank you to my father, who must be happy for me in heaven. And, I would also thank my mother who has supported me all the time. Yonex has trusted my possibility and supported me since I was 15. I will never forget your obligation forever, Yonex is not just a sponsor, it is very important for me like my family."
All fans gave the local star a standing ovation on the centre court of the historical grass court.
Yonex president Mr. Yoneyama admired her achievements and presented the special golden tennis racquet. This racquet has 9 stars as she got the 9 Grand Slam titles and the message "From all Yonex staff".
Monica got really excited and said, "This makes me so happy as same as this award!" She seemed to love the racquet and she had it in her hand during the photo shoot.
On Saturday, July 11, Yonex Advisory Staff, Monica Seles (USA), was inducted into the august International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, the United States. This is the most valuable award in tennis and every year, the player who has gotten the credit for the achievements in tennis is selected for the Hall of Fame by the committee. Until now, various players had gotten this honorable prize.
35-year-old Monica said in the ceremony, "First of all, I would like to say thank you to my father, who must be happy for me in heaven. And, I would also thank my mother who has supported me all the time. Yonex has trusted my possibility and supported me since I was 15. I will never forget your obligation forever, Yonex is not just a sponsor, it is very important for me like my family."
All fans gave the local star a standing ovation on the centre court of the historical grass court.
Yonex president Mr. Yoneyama admired her achievements and presented the special golden tennis racquet. This racquet has 9 stars as she got the 9 Grand Slam titles and the message "From all Yonex staff".
Monica got really excited and said, "This makes me so happy as same as this award!" She seemed to love the racquet and she had it in her hand during the photo shoot.
Contract with Noppawan Lertcheewakarn
[Topix] …2009/07/21
On Tuesday, July 21, Noppwan Lertcheewakarn (THA) has signed a racquet sponsorship agreement with Yonex Co.,Ltd.
The press conference was held at the Four Wings Hotel in Bangkok.
On behalf of Noppawan, Mr. Chaiyapak Siriwat and Noppawan herself attended the conference and signed the contract in the presence of Yonex Thailand's CEO Mr. Foo.
Noppawan is now using RQiS1TOUR XL, BAG9829AI and AC102EX, she finished the last season as a world No.1 junior and won the last US Open Girls' Doubles, Roland Garros Girls' Doubles, WImbledon Grils' SIngles and Girls' Doubles. She is one of the most promising junior players in the world.
Mr. Siriwat and Noppawan both said that they trusted not only Yonex racquet but also the entire Yonex service all over the world, and that was why they decided to contract with Yonex.
About 80 people gathered for a local tennis player, including 20 newspapers and publishers, 6 TV stations and Noppawan's club players.
Yonex is thrilled to be her sponsor from now on.
-Noppawan Lertcheewakarn (THA)-
Date of Birth: November 18, 1991
Birthplace: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Residence: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Plays: Right Handed (Double Handed Both Sides)
ITF Junior Combined Ranking: 1 (As of July 20, 2009)
On Tuesday, July 21, Noppwan Lertcheewakarn (THA) has signed a racquet sponsorship agreement with Yonex Co.,Ltd.
The press conference was held at the Four Wings Hotel in Bangkok.
On behalf of Noppawan, Mr. Chaiyapak Siriwat and Noppawan herself attended the conference and signed the contract in the presence of Yonex Thailand's CEO Mr. Foo.
Noppawan is now using RQiS1TOUR XL, BAG9829AI and AC102EX, she finished the last season as a world No.1 junior and won the last US Open Girls' Doubles, Roland Garros Girls' Doubles, WImbledon Grils' SIngles and Girls' Doubles. She is one of the most promising junior players in the world.
Mr. Siriwat and Noppawan both said that they trusted not only Yonex racquet but also the entire Yonex service all over the world, and that was why they decided to contract with Yonex.
About 80 people gathered for a local tennis player, including 20 newspapers and publishers, 6 TV stations and Noppawan's club players.
Yonex is thrilled to be her sponsor from now on.
-Noppawan Lertcheewakarn (THA)-
Date of Birth: November 18, 1991
Birthplace: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Residence: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Plays: Right Handed (Double Handed Both Sides)
ITF Junior Combined Ranking: 1 (As of July 20, 2009)
Alex Kuznetsov (USA) wins at Challenger Tour
[Topix] …2009/07/07
Alex Kuznetsov (USA) wins at Challenger Tour
22-year-old Yonex contracted player Alex Kuznetsov (RDiS 100 MP) defeated Tim Smyczek (USA) with a 6-7, 7-6(1) victory and became the champion at Nielsen USTA Pro Tennis Championship in Winnetka, USA on Sunday.
Qualifier Alex faced 5th seeded Rajeev Ram of United States en route at second round, Alex defeated him with two-time tie breaks.
His ATP ranking has jumped up to #271 from #404 and he won $7,200 prize money.
Alex Kuznetsov (USA) wins at Challenger Tour
22-year-old Yonex contracted player Alex Kuznetsov (RDiS 100 MP) defeated Tim Smyczek (USA) with a 6-7, 7-6(1) victory and became the champion at Nielsen USTA Pro Tennis Championship in Winnetka, USA on Sunday.
Qualifier Alex faced 5th seeded Rajeev Ram of United States en route at second round, Alex defeated him with two-time tie breaks.
His ATP ranking has jumped up to #271 from #404 and he won $7,200 prize money.
Zverev advances on home grass
[Topix] …2009/06/12
Yonex contracted player Mischa Zverev (RDiS 100) advanced to the quarter finals of singles tournament in Halle, at the Gerry Weber Open on Wednesday.
Last year's Doubles champion in Halle, Mischa entered singles tournament with a wild card this year, defeated 5th seeded Tomas Berdych (CZE) with a 3-6, 6-2, 7-6(8) victory.
21-year-old Hamburger’s powerful serve and volley upset the winner of 2007 and Mischa won the match after the tie-break.
He is going to play singles quarter finals against his fellow German Haas Tommy, today!!
Mischa Zverev's Gear
Racquet: RDiS 100
Bag: BAG9829EX
Accessory: AC102EX
Yonex contracted player Mischa Zverev (RDiS 100) advanced to the quarter finals of singles tournament in Halle, at the Gerry Weber Open on Wednesday.
Last year's Doubles champion in Halle, Mischa entered singles tournament with a wild card this year, defeated 5th seeded Tomas Berdych (CZE) with a 3-6, 6-2, 7-6(8) victory.
21-year-old Hamburger’s powerful serve and volley upset the winner of 2007 and Mischa won the match after the tie-break.
He is going to play singles quarter finals against his fellow German Haas Tommy, today!!
Mischa Zverev's Gear
Racquet: RDiS 100
Bag: BAG9829EX
Accessory: AC102EX
Teenager Berankis reaches his first Quarterfinal
[Topix] …2009/06/01
18-year-old Ricardas Berankis (RDiS 100 MP) moved into his first ATP Challenger Quarterfinal on May 29. He defeated the 4th seed and world number 161, Brendan Evans of the USA. Ricarads won 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-3 and is next going to play Florian Mayer of Germany.
Berankis received a wild card into the Baden Open in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Please also keep your eyes on Yonex young players!!
18-year-old Ricardas Berankis (RDiS 100 MP) moved into his first ATP Challenger Quarterfinal on May 29. He defeated the 4th seed and world number 161, Brendan Evans of the USA. Ricarads won 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-3 and is next going to play Florian Mayer of Germany.
Berankis received a wild card into the Baden Open in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Please also keep your eyes on Yonex young players!!
500th Match Win for Lleyton Hewitt
[Topix] …2009/05/09
Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) became the third active player on the ATP tour to achieve 500 career victories on Tuesday, May 5th at the BMW Open in Germany.
The former ATP champion faced German Philipp Petzschner in the opening round of the BMW Open.
It was quite a game for Lleyton’s 500th win, the Australian had to save two match points and defeated his opponent with a 6-2, 6-7(2), 7-6 (7) victory in 2 hours 36 minutes.
His 500 match wins include two Grand Slam title at the 2001 US Open and Wimbledon 2002.
He has just won his 27th title in Huston last month and is also going to play at Roland Garros which begins at the end of this month.
Please keep your eyes on Lleyton Hewitt.
Lleyton Hewitt’s Gear
Racquet: RDiS 100
Bag: BAG9829EX
Shoes: SHT306CL
Clothing: YONEX
Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) became the third active player on the ATP tour to achieve 500 career victories on Tuesday, May 5th at the BMW Open in Germany.
The former ATP champion faced German Philipp Petzschner in the opening round of the BMW Open.
It was quite a game for Lleyton’s 500th win, the Australian had to save two match points and defeated his opponent with a 6-2, 6-7(2), 7-6 (7) victory in 2 hours 36 minutes.
His 500 match wins include two Grand Slam title at the 2001 US Open and Wimbledon 2002.
He has just won his 27th title in Huston last month and is also going to play at Roland Garros which begins at the end of this month.
Please keep your eyes on Lleyton Hewitt.
Lleyton Hewitt’s Gear
Racquet: RDiS 100
Bag: BAG9829EX
Shoes: SHT306CL
Clothing: YONEX
Photo Album & Wallpaper Renewal!!
[Topix] …2009/04/24
The new season has begun and the sencond Grand Slam of the year, Roland Garros is coming soon.
In advance of the exciting clay court event, the players' photo albums and wallpapers have been renewed!!
Compared with the previous wallpapers, you can find they are more colorful and more various.
Please decorate your screen with your favorite player!!
The new season has begun and the sencond Grand Slam of the year, Roland Garros is coming soon.
In advance of the exciting clay court event, the players' photo albums and wallpapers have been renewed!!
Compared with the previous wallpapers, you can find they are more colorful and more various.
Please decorate your screen with your favorite player!!
Maria Kirilenko becomes runner-up of Barcelona Ladies Open
[Topix] …2009/04/20
On Saturday, April 18th, Russian Maria Kirilenko (RQiS 2 TOUR) advanced to the final of Barcelona Ladies Open as 6th seed and defending champion. At the semi-final, she won over Carla Suarez (ESP) with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory. This Semi-final was her second match of the day, she had already defeated her another opponent at the quarter-final with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 victory in the early of the day because it was suspended by the rain.
On Sunday, though Maria aspired to get her 6th career singles title, the result of the final was 0-6, 4-6.
Next, she is going to play in Fes which begins from April 27th.
We hope she will have a better result in the next tournament!!
■Maria Kirilenko's Gear■
Racquet: RQiS 2 TOUR
Bag: BAG9824EX
Accessory: AC102EX
RQiS 2 TOUR: Carbon Nanotube power plus the YONEX O.P.S shaft aces the stiff feel in the hand at impact that players associate with a conventional shaft for a more positive “holding feel".
Yonex contracted player Kimiko Date-Krumm, who was the winner of the Monzon tournament last week, is also using this RQiS 2 TOUR!!
On Saturday, April 18th, Russian Maria Kirilenko (RQiS 2 TOUR) advanced to the final of Barcelona Ladies Open as 6th seed and defending champion. At the semi-final, she won over Carla Suarez (ESP) with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory. This Semi-final was her second match of the day, she had already defeated her another opponent at the quarter-final with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 victory in the early of the day because it was suspended by the rain.
On Sunday, though Maria aspired to get her 6th career singles title, the result of the final was 0-6, 4-6.
Next, she is going to play in Fes which begins from April 27th.
We hope she will have a better result in the next tournament!!
■Maria Kirilenko's Gear■
Racquet: RQiS 2 TOUR
Bag: BAG9824EX
Accessory: AC102EX
RQiS 2 TOUR: Carbon Nanotube power plus the YONEX O.P.S shaft aces the stiff feel in the hand at impact that players associate with a conventional shaft for a more positive “holding feel".
Yonex contracted player Kimiko Date-Krumm, who was the winner of the Monzon tournament last week, is also using this RQiS 2 TOUR!!
Date wins Monzon tournament in Spain!!
[Topix] …2009/04/15
Former world No.4 Kimiko Date-Krumm (RQiS 2 TOUR） won the women's singles final at the Monzon tournament which is the International Tennis Federation event.
This was the very first victroy for Kimiko after she had returned to the International tournaments.
Kimiko who has a lot of experiences with her defeated her 19-year-old opponent, Romanian Alexandra Dulgheru, 7-5, 6-2, and also got the ticket to play on the Estril Open in Portugal in May.
She earned $75,000 by this victory which is the second highest on the ITF second-tier circuit.
We are thrilled to see her performance in the International tournaments more often!!
Former world No.4 Kimiko Date-Krumm (RQiS 2 TOUR） won the women's singles final at the Monzon tournament which is the International Tennis Federation event.
This was the very first victroy for Kimiko after she had returned to the International tournaments.
Kimiko who has a lot of experiences with her defeated her 19-year-old opponent, Romanian Alexandra Dulgheru, 7-5, 6-2, and also got the ticket to play on the Estril Open in Portugal in May.
She earned $75,000 by this victory which is the second highest on the ITF second-tier circuit.
We are thrilled to see her performance in the International tournaments more often!!
27th ATP World Tour Title for Lleyton Hewitt
[Topix] …2009/04/13
Yonex contracted player, Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) defeated American Wayne Odesnik with a 6-2, 7-5 victory on Sunday at the US Men’s Clay Court Championship in Huston.
This is his 27th ATP World Tour Title and 2nd on clay court.
At the final, former ATP Champion, Lleyton made a strong start with two breaks of serve and took the 3-0 lead in the opening set. The opponent tried to recover by winning the straight 5 games in the second set, but Lleyton won the final 4 games afterward and secured his victory.
Lleyton is going to play at Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters in this week and if he wins the 1st round against former champion Marat Safin, it will count his 500th match win.
Please keep your eyes on Yonex Lleyton Hewitt!!
Yonex contracted player, Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100) defeated American Wayne Odesnik with a 6-2, 7-5 victory on Sunday at the US Men’s Clay Court Championship in Huston.
This is his 27th ATP World Tour Title and 2nd on clay court.
At the final, former ATP Champion, Lleyton made a strong start with two breaks of serve and took the 3-0 lead in the opening set. The opponent tried to recover by winning the straight 5 games in the second set, but Lleyton won the final 4 games afterward and secured his victory.
Lleyton is going to play at Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters in this week and if he wins the 1st round against former champion Marat Safin, it will count his 500th match win.
Please keep your eyes on Yonex Lleyton Hewitt!!
Finalist, Ana Ivanovic in Indian Wells
[Topix] …2009/03/23
On Friday, March 20, Ana Ivanovic (RQiS 1 Tour XL) won the victory at the semi finals of BNP Paribas Open and set up against Russian Vera Zvonareva who entered this tournament as 4th seed.
At the semi finals, Ana faced Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova who defeated Jelena Jankovic en route. Ana seemed very sharp at this match and won with a 6-2, 6-3 victory.
On Sunday, the final was taken place and Ana challenged to defend the title in Indian Wells.
At the beginning of the match, Ana made the first break and 2-0 lead, however, the windy weather annoyed her very much at the later. Zvonareva defeated Ana with 7-6(5), 6-2.
Last year, the winning in Indian Wells was the beginning of the road to her victory at Roland Garros. We hope this result will lead another great one again this year!!
Tournament Results [March 22, Sunday]
-Women's Singles Final-
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) [5] def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS), 6-2, 6-3.
[March 19, Friday]
-Men’s Doubles Quarter finals-
Mardy Fish/Andy Roddick (USA) def. Juan Martin Del Potro/David Nalbandian (ARG), 6-1, 6-1.
-Women’s Doubles Quarter finals-
Victoria Azarenka (BLR)/Vera Zvonareva (RUS) def. Maria Kirilenko (RUS)/F Pennetta (ITA)[7], 7-6(5), 6-1.
On Friday, March 20, Ana Ivanovic (RQiS 1 Tour XL) won the victory at the semi finals of BNP Paribas Open and set up against Russian Vera Zvonareva who entered this tournament as 4th seed.
At the semi finals, Ana faced Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova who defeated Jelena Jankovic en route. Ana seemed very sharp at this match and won with a 6-2, 6-3 victory.
On Sunday, the final was taken place and Ana challenged to defend the title in Indian Wells.
At the beginning of the match, Ana made the first break and 2-0 lead, however, the windy weather annoyed her very much at the later. Zvonareva defeated Ana with 7-6(5), 6-2.
Last year, the winning in Indian Wells was the beginning of the road to her victory at Roland Garros. We hope this result will lead another great one again this year!!
Tournament Results [March 22, Sunday]
-Women's Singles Final-
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) [5] def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS), 6-2, 6-3.
[March 19, Friday]
-Men’s Doubles Quarter finals-
Mardy Fish/Andy Roddick (USA) def. Juan Martin Del Potro/David Nalbandian (ARG), 6-1, 6-1.
-Women’s Doubles Quarter finals-
Victoria Azarenka (BLR)/Vera Zvonareva (RUS) def. Maria Kirilenko (RUS)/F Pennetta (ITA)[7], 7-6(5), 6-1.
2009 Tennis Full Line up!!
[Topix] …2009/03/17
Yonex 2009 tennis products are all available on our web page. Yonex star players have already been using these items in the major tournaments.
Please visit each page for compelete information!!
*2009 Tennis Racquets
*2009 Tennis Shoes
*2009 Tennis Clothing
*2009 Tennis Bag
*Accessory
*String
*New Stringing Machine
Yonex 2009 tennis products are all available on our web page. Yonex star players have already been using these items in the major tournaments.
Please visit each page for compelete information!!
*2009 Tennis Racquets
*2009 Tennis Shoes
*2009 Tennis Clothing
*2009 Tennis Bag
*Accessory
*String
*New Stringing Machine
Ana Ivanovic advances to the 4th round!
[Topix] …2009/03/17
5th seeded, defending champion Ana Ivanovic (RQiS 1 Tour XL) reached the 4th round of BNP Paribas Open with a straight set win over Argentine Gisela Dulko on Monday.
Ana's opponent broke the serve in the early of the opening set, but after that, Ana made up and closed the match with 6-3, 6-3 victory.
Ana is going to face World No.15 Flavia Pennetta (ITA) in the next round whom Ana defeated at the quarterfinals in Linz last year.
Tournament Results [March 16, Monday]
-Women's Singles 3rd Rnd.-
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) [5] def. Gisela Dulko (ARG)[31], 6-3, 6-3.
Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) [7] def. Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) [25], 6-1, 6-4.
-Men’s Doubles 2nd Rnd.-
Juan Martin Del Potro/David Nalbandian (ARG) def. Lukas Dlouhy (CZE)/Leander Paes (IND)­[4], 7-6(6), 7-6(5).
5th seeded, defending champion Ana Ivanovic (RQiS 1 Tour XL) reached the 4th round of BNP Paribas Open with a straight set win over Argentine Gisela Dulko on Monday.
Ana's opponent broke the serve in the early of the opening set, but after that, Ana made up and closed the match with 6-3, 6-3 victory.
Ana is going to face World No.15 Flavia Pennetta (ITA) in the next round whom Ana defeated at the quarterfinals in Linz last year.
Tournament Results [March 16, Monday]
-Women's Singles 3rd Rnd.-
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) [5] def. Gisela Dulko (ARG)[31], 6-3, 6-3.
Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) [7] def. Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) [25], 6-1, 6-4.
-Men’s Doubles 2nd Rnd.-
Juan Martin Del Potro/David Nalbandian (ARG) def. Lukas Dlouhy (CZE)/Leander Paes (IND)­[4], 7-6(6), 7-6(5).
Ana starts to move for the title defense
[Topix] …2009/03/16
Serbian Ana Ivanovic (RQiS 1 Tour XL) made a strong start with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over qualifier Anastasiya Yakimova of Bulgarian at the 2nd round of BNP Paribas Open.
Surprisingly, her fellow and World No. 3 Serbian Jelena Jankovic was ousted from the tournament in the early round.
Ana advanced to the next round to be the defending champion. Last year, Ana won the title in California and went on to capture her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
In Men’s Singles tournament, David Nalbandian (RDiS 100 MID PLUS) also advanced to the 3rd round.
Tournament Results [March 14, 15]
Women's Singles 2nd Rnd.
Ana Ivanovic (SRB)[5] def. Anastasiya Yakimova (BLR), 6-4, 6-3.
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS)[21] def. Tamira Paszek (AUT), 6-3, 6-2.
Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN)[25] def. Lucie Safarova (CZE), 6-3, 6-3.
Men's Doubles 1st Rnd.
Juan Martin Del Potro/David Nalbandian (ARG) def. Simon Aspelin (SWE)/Jamie Murray (GBR), 7-5, 6-4.
Men's Singles 2nd Rnd.
David Nalbandian (ARG)[14] def. Robert Kendrick (USA), 6-4, 6-4.
Women's Doubles 2nd Rnd.
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS)/Monica Niculescu (ROU) def. Cara Black (ZIM)/Liezel Huber (USA)[1], 7-5, 7-6(6).
Maria Kirilenko (RUS)/Flavia Pennetta (ITA)[7] def. Yan Zi/Zheng Jie(CHN), 6-7(2), 6-4, 10-6.
Serbian Ana Ivanovic (RQiS 1 Tour XL) made a strong start with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over qualifier Anastasiya Yakimova of Bulgarian at the 2nd round of BNP Paribas Open.
Surprisingly, her fellow and World No. 3 Serbian Jelena Jankovic was ousted from the tournament in the early round.
Ana advanced to the next round to be the defending champion. Last year, Ana won the title in California and went on to capture her first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
In Men’s Singles tournament, David Nalbandian (RDiS 100 MID PLUS) also advanced to the 3rd round.
Tournament Results [March 14, 15]
Women's Singles 2nd Rnd.
Ana Ivanovic (SRB)[5] def. Anastasiya Yakimova (BLR), 6-4, 6-3.
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS)[21] def. Tamira Paszek (AUT), 6-3, 6-2.
Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN)[25] def. Lucie Safarova (CZE), 6-3, 6-3.
Men's Doubles 1st Rnd.
Juan Martin Del Potro/David Nalbandian (ARG) def. Simon Aspelin (SWE)/Jamie Murray (GBR), 7-5, 6-4.
Men's Singles 2nd Rnd.
David Nalbandian (ARG)[14] def. Robert Kendrick (USA), 6-4, 6-4.
Women's Doubles 2nd Rnd.
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS)/Monica Niculescu (ROU) def. Cara Black (ZIM)/Liezel Huber (USA)[1], 7-5, 7-6(6).
Maria Kirilenko (RUS)/Flavia Pennetta (ITA)[7] def. Yan Zi/Zheng Jie(CHN), 6-7(2), 6-4, 10-6.
BNP PARIBAS OPEN Starts!!
[Topix] …2009/03/13
-Ana Ivanovic (SRB) is going to challenge to defend the BNP Paribas Open title!!-
BNP Paribas Open has just begun on Wednesday in Indian Wells, California. Seeded players are going to make their opening at 2nd round from Friday.
21-year-old Serbian Ana Ivanovic (RQiS 1 Tour XL) who was the last year’s champion, enters as the 5th seed in this year. Last year, she defeated Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova with a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the final.
This year, Ana enters to the bottom half and could meet World No.4 Elena Dementieva (RDiS 100 MID PLUS) and World No.3 Jelena Jankovic en route to the final.
Meanwhile, Yonex David Nalbandian (RDiS 100 MID PLUS), Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100), Mario Ancic (RDS 002 Tour) and Mischa Zverev (RDiS 100 MID PLUS) are also going to play in Men’s Singles Tournament!!
Please support Yonex star players in California!!
-Singles Seeded Players-
■Men’s Singles
14. David Nalbandian (ARG)
■Women’s Singles
3. Elena Dementieva (RUS)
5. Ana Ivanovic (SRB)
15. Zheng Jie (CHN)
21. Alisa Kleybanova (RUS)
25. Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN)
Today’s Matches [March 13, Friday]
Men’s Singles 1st Rnd.
Mischa Zverev (GER) v. Daniel Koellerer (AUT)
Women’s Singles 2nd Rnd.
Nicole Vaidisova (CZE) v. Alona Bondarenko (UKR)
Women’s Doubles 1st Rnd.
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS)/Monica Niculescu (ROU) v. Francesca Shiavone (ITA)/Caloline Wozniacki
-Ana Ivanovic (SRB) is going to challenge to defend the BNP Paribas Open title!!-
BNP Paribas Open has just begun on Wednesday in Indian Wells, California. Seeded players are going to make their opening at 2nd round from Friday.
21-year-old Serbian Ana Ivanovic (RQiS 1 Tour XL) who was the last year’s champion, enters as the 5th seed in this year. Last year, she defeated Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova with a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the final.
This year, Ana enters to the bottom half and could meet World No.4 Elena Dementieva (RDiS 100 MID PLUS) and World No.3 Jelena Jankovic en route to the final.
Meanwhile, Yonex David Nalbandian (RDiS 100 MID PLUS), Lleyton Hewitt (RDiS 100), Mario Ancic (RDS 002 Tour) and Mischa Zverev (RDiS 100 MID PLUS) are also going to play in Men’s Singles Tournament!!
Please support Yonex star players in California!!
-Singles Seeded Players-
■Men’s Singles
14. David Nalbandian (ARG)
■Women’s Singles
3. Elena Dementieva (RUS)
5. Ana Ivanovic (SRB)
15. Zheng Jie (CHN)
21. Alisa Kleybanova (RUS)
25. Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN)
Today’s Matches [March 13, Friday]
Men’s Singles 1st Rnd.
Mischa Zverev (GER) v. Daniel Koellerer (AUT)
Women’s Singles 2nd Rnd.
Nicole Vaidisova (CZE) v. Alona Bondarenko (UKR)
Women’s Doubles 1st Rnd.
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS)/Monica Niculescu (ROU) v. Francesca Shiavone (ITA)/Caloline Wozniacki
2009 New Tennis Shoes!!
[Topix] …2009/03/05
We apologize to keep you waiting for a long time...
Yonex 2009 Tennis Shoes are now available on our product page!!
Please visit here for more details about the new shoes.
Yonex star players have already started to play in these shoes.
Lleyton Hewitt and David Nalbandian are using SHT306 (For all court). Lleyton chose the colour, Silver/Green and David's are Navy/Red.
This year's Elena Dementieva's model is SHT304S (For all court).
Please also check their new shoes in the tournament!!
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We apologize to keep you waiting for a long time...
Yonex 2009 Tennis Shoes are now available on our product page!!
Please visit here for more details about the new shoes.
Yonex star players have already started to play in these shoes.
Lleyton Hewitt and David Nalbandian are using SHT306 (For all court). Lleyton chose the colour, Silver/Green and David's are Navy/Red.
This year's Elena Dementieva's model is SHT304S (For all court).
Please also check their new shoes in the tournament!!
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MEGA SPIN with RDiS Series
[Topix] …2009/02/27
RDiS Movie is available in Video Clip!
Please feel Mega Spin with RDiS. Please also check more information about Yonex technology and players on RDiS special page!
Win with a dominant spin.
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RDiS Movie is available in Video Clip!
Please feel Mega Spin with RDiS. Please also check more information about Yonex technology and players on RDiS special page!
Win with a dominant spin.
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RDiS Debut by Ricardas Berankis
[Topix] …2009/02/24
2007 World No.1 and US Open juniour champion Ricardas Berankis changed his racquet to RDiS 100 MID PLUS!!
Yonex has contracted with him in August 2008, just after he had started to challenge the ATP tournaments.
He was the juniour champion of the US Open 2007 and at the end of the year, he got the 1st place in juniour ranking.
He is from Lithuania and he started to play tennis when he was 2.
Please remember new Yonex family and call him "Richard"!
Here is Richard's comments for his new racquet RDiS 100 MID PLUS:
"I switched to the new Yonex RDiS because I really liked the mix of power and control which it gave me. The racquet moves through the air very quickly and I feel like I am able to come up with better shots from difficult positions. I would recommend this frame to anyone looking for a very good all-around racquet to take their game to the next level."
His coach also mentioned that the racquet was really very good and it provided much power, much easier play in tough situation and a better control.
-Ricardas Berankis-
Date of Birth: 1990/06/21
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania
Residence: Vilnius, Lithuania
Plays: Right Handed (Double Handed Backhand)
Favorite Surface: Grass, Hard
2007 World No.1 and US Open juniour champion Ricardas Berankis changed his racquet to RDiS 100 MID PLUS!!
Yonex has contracted with him in August 2008, just after he had started to challenge the ATP tournaments.
He was the juniour champion of the US Open 2007 and at the end of the year, he got the 1st place in juniour ranking.
He is from Lithuania and he started to play tennis when he was 2.
Please remember new Yonex family and call him "Richard"!
Here is Richard's comments for his new racquet RDiS 100 MID PLUS:
"I switched to the new Yonex RDiS because I really liked the mix of power and control which it gave me. The racquet moves through the air very quickly and I feel like I am able to come up with better shots from difficult positions. I would recommend this frame to anyone looking for a very good all-around racquet to take their game to the next level."
His coach also mentioned that the racquet was really very good and it provided much power, much easier play in tough situation and a better control.
-Ricardas Berankis-
Date of Birth: 1990/06/21
Birthplace: Vilnius, Lithuania
Residence: Vilnius, Lithuania
Plays: Right Handed (Double Handed Backhand)
Favorite Surface: Grass, Hard
Comments from Yonex players!!
[Topix] …2009/02/12
Yonex Lleyton Hewitt and Elena Dementieva gave us some comments about their new racquets, RDiS 100 and RDiS 100 MID PLUS. They seem to like their racuqets very much!!
If you would like to know more details about RDiS Series, please visit here.
-Lleyton Hewitt's Comments for RDiS 100-
I found straight away that the RDiS 100 had great power and also added more spin without having to change your swing patterns.
It still has the fantastic control that has always been apart of the Yonex rackets and just added slightly more flex to increase the racket head speed.
-Elena Dementieva's Comments for RDiS 100 MID PLUS-
The new RdiS 100 MP is another development step of Yonex aiming to enhance the gaming qualities of the racquet for professional players. It gives you the feeling of more comfort and reliability supporting you towards winnings.
Yonex Lleyton Hewitt and Elena Dementieva gave us some comments about their new racquets, RDiS 100 and RDiS 100 MID PLUS. They seem to like their racuqets very much!!
If you would like to know more details about RDiS Series, please visit here.
-Lleyton Hewitt's Comments for RDiS 100-
I found straight away that the RDiS 100 had great power and also added more spin without having to change your swing patterns.
It still has the fantastic control that has always been apart of the Yonex rackets and just added slightly more flex to increase the racket head speed.
-Elena Dementieva's Comments for RDiS 100 MID PLUS-
The new RdiS 100 MP is another development step of Yonex aiming to enhance the gaming qualities of the racquet for professional players. It gives you the feeling of more comfort and reliability supporting you towards winnings.
New Tennis Racquet, RDiS Series Debut!!
[Topix] …2009/02/02
Yonex New Tennis racquet, "RDiS series" is going to be released soon.
We are going to release 3 types of RDiS racquet, RDiS 100, RDiS 100 MID PLUS and RDiS 300 MID PLUS.
Yonex star players have already started to play with these racquets at the Australian Open.
Please visit here for more details about these attractive new racquets!!
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Yonex New Tennis racquet, "RDiS series" is going to be released soon.
We are going to release 3 types of RDiS racquet, RDiS 100, RDiS 100 MID PLUS and RDiS 300 MID PLUS.
Yonex star players have already started to play with these racquets at the Australian Open.
Please visit here for more details about these attractive new racquets!!
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Ana's event in Melbourne
[Topix] …2009/01/22
Before the Australian Open, Yonex held the promotional event of Ana Ivanovic at Melbourne Central Shopping Mall.
Ana Ivanovic visited the REBEL SPORTS and spent with fans for whole hour.
She was interviewed by the former famous football player about her racquet, RQiS1Tour XL. And also she answered some questions from the talevision and the newspaper regarding the first Grand Slam of 2009, Australian Open.
A lot of exciting fans gathered this event and Ana signed her autographs each of them.
Throughout the event, Ana seemed to be very relax and looking forward to playing at Melouborne Park.
Before the Australian Open, Yonex held the promotional event of Ana Ivanovic at Melbourne Central Shopping Mall.
Ana Ivanovic visited the REBEL SPORTS and spent with fans for whole hour.
She was interviewed by the former famous football player about her racquet, RQiS1Tour XL. And also she answered some questions from the talevision and the newspaper regarding the first Grand Slam of 2009, Australian Open.
A lot of exciting fans gathered this event and Ana signed her autographs each of them.
Throughout the event, Ana seemed to be very relax and looking forward to playing at Melouborne Park.
New RDiS Series launch at the Australian Open 2009
[Topix] …2009/01/20
Big News!!
Yonex New RDiS Series debuted at the Australian Open.
Lleyton Hewitt (AUS), David Nalbandian (ARG), Elena Dementieva (RUS), Nicole Vaidisova (CZE) and Zheng Jie (CHN) have started to play with these new racquets!!
This series is recommended for power players and provides powerful hits, sharp spin and control. Yonex new technology made it possible to seek a solid feel.
And for power players searching for a racquet that provides powerful shots with improved ball speeds. This series' racquets achieve higher manoeuverability.
David said that he felt that the racquet provided more control and the ball on the first bounce seemed to go far away.
We are going to inform the details on February 2nd.
Please be patient and wait a little bit more!!
Big News!!
Yonex New RDiS Series debuted at the Australian Open.
Lleyton Hewitt (AUS), David Nalbandian (ARG), Elena Dementieva (RUS), Nicole Vaidisova (CZE) and Zheng Jie (CHN) have started to play with these new racquets!!
This series is recommended for power players and provides powerful hits, sharp spin and control. Yonex new technology made it possible to seek a solid feel.
And for power players searching for a racquet that provides powerful shots with improved ball speeds. This series' racquets achieve higher manoeuverability.
David said that he felt that the racquet provided more control and the ball on the first bounce seemed to go far away.
We are going to inform the details on February 2nd.
Please be patient and wait a little bit more!!
Victories in Sydney!!
[Topix] …2009/01/19
David Nalbandian (ARG) wins 10th title at Medibank International Sydney!!
It was a totally perfect start of 2009 season. 4th seeded David Nalbandian defeated Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) with a 6-3, 6-7(9), 6-2. This is his first victory in Australia.
David is going to face Marc Gicquel (FRA) at the Australian Open 1st round today.
Perfect Elena wins 2 successive title!!
Elena Dementieva (RUS) won another victory in Sydney just after she won in Auckland.
3rd seeded Elena defeated 2nd seeded Dinara Safina (RUS) at the women’s singles final, 6-3, 2-6, 6-1. And Elena was strong enough to defeat top seeded Serena Williams (USA) at the semi-finals.
Elena is going to meet Kristina Barrois (GER) at the 1st round of Australian Open on Tuesday.
Women’s Doubles
Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) won the women’s doubles final with a 6-0, 6-1 victory. Now, Su-Wei has gotten the 5 double titles of her career.
Please check Yonex star players' performances at the Australian Open!!
David Nalbandian (ARG) wins 10th title at Medibank International Sydney!!
It was a totally perfect start of 2009 season. 4th seeded David Nalbandian defeated Jarkko Nieminen (FIN) with a 6-3, 6-7(9), 6-2. This is his first victory in Australia.
David is going to face Marc Gicquel (FRA) at the Australian Open 1st round today.
Perfect Elena wins 2 successive title!!
Elena Dementieva (RUS) won another victory in Sydney just after she won in Auckland.
3rd seeded Elena defeated 2nd seeded Dinara Safina (RUS) at the women’s singles final, 6-3, 2-6, 6-1. And Elena was strong enough to defeat top seeded Serena Williams (USA) at the semi-finals.
Elena is going to meet Kristina Barrois (GER) at the 1st round of Australian Open on Tuesday.
Women’s Doubles
Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) won the women’s doubles final with a 6-0, 6-1 victory. Now, Su-Wei has gotten the 5 double titles of her career.
Please check Yonex star players' performances at the Australian Open!!
Elena Dementieva wins 2009 first title!!
[Topix] …2009/01/13
Elena Dementieva made a strong start again this year!!
Yonex contracted player, Elena Dementieva won all-Russian final at ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
Dementieva defeated Elena Vesnina with a 6-4, 6-1 victory. At first, Elena Vesnina broke Dementieva in the third game of first set, but Dementieva won the five straight sets afterward.
This week, Dementieva is going to play in Sydney!
This week's Tournament
Medibank International Sydney
David Nalbandian (ARG)
Lleyton Hewitt (AUS)
Mario Ancic (CRO)
Elena Dementieva (RUS)
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS)
Maria Kirilenko (RUS)
Moorilla Hobart International
Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN)
Zheng Jie (CHN)
Nicole Vaidisova (CZE)
Heineken Open
Juan Monaco (ARG)
Elena Dementieva made a strong start again this year!!
Yonex contracted player, Elena Dementieva won all-Russian final at ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
Dementieva defeated Elena Vesnina with a 6-4, 6-1 victory. At first, Elena Vesnina broke Dementieva in the third game of first set, but Dementieva won the five straight sets afterward.
This week, Dementieva is going to play in Sydney!
This week's Tournament
Medibank International Sydney
David Nalbandian (ARG)
Lleyton Hewitt (AUS)
Mario Ancic (CRO)
Elena Dementieva (RUS)
Alisa Kleybanova (RUS)
Maria Kirilenko (RUS)
Moorilla Hobart International
Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN)
Zheng Jie (CHN)
Nicole Vaidisova (CZE)
Heineken Open
Juan Monaco (ARG)
YONEX Players get off to a good start with a victory in their first match!
[Topix] …2009/01/06
2009 season has started.
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) made a winning start in Brisbane, Australia.
Meanwhile, In Auckland, New Zealand, Elena Dementieva (RUS) also won her first match at the ASB Classic.
And Nicole Vaidisova (CZE) and Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) also won their first round.
The Australian Open tennis tournament is taking place from January 19th.
We are sure that YONEX players will do well this year again!
2009 season has started.
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) made a winning start in Brisbane, Australia.
Meanwhile, In Auckland, New Zealand, Elena Dementieva (RUS) also won her first match at the ASB Classic.
And Nicole Vaidisova (CZE) and Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) also won their first round.
The Australian Open tennis tournament is taking place from January 19th.
We are sure that YONEX players will do well this year again!
Yonex 2 star players both win!!
[Topix] …2008/10/27
Serbian Ana Ivanovic (RQiS1TourXL) defeated Vera Zvonareva (RUS) in straight sets and won her third titile of the year at the Generali Ladies Linz, Austria. This is the first victory since she won the Roland Garros in June.
After her first winning in Paris, she couldn’t have played very well because of a thumb injury, but at this tournament, Ana showed us great games from the early rounds.
Elena Dementieva (RDS001MP) lifted the trophy of the FORTIS Chanpionships Luxembourg on Sunday!!
No. 1 seeded Elena defeated Danish teenager Caroline Wozniacki with a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(4) victory. Elena lost the first set easily but she recovered in second and third.
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Serbian Ana Ivanovic (RQiS1TourXL) defeated Vera Zvonareva (RUS) in straight sets and won her third titile of the year at the Generali Ladies Linz, Austria. This is the first victory since she won the Roland Garros in June.
After her first winning in Paris, she couldn’t have played very well because of a thumb injury, but at this tournament, Ana showed us great games from the early rounds.
Elena Dementieva (RDS001MP) lifted the trophy of the FORTIS Chanpionships Luxembourg on Sunday!!
No. 1 seeded Elena defeated Danish teenager Caroline Wozniacki with a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(4) victory. Elena lost the first set easily but she recovered in second and third.
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David Nalbandian wins If Stockholm Open!!
[Topix] …2008/10/14
Argentine David Nalbandian (RDS001MP) won his ninth ATP title on October 12th at If Stockholm Open in Sweden.
This was his second win of the season. He lost just one set - the second set of the final - in five matches on the Royal Tennis Hall's hardcourts.
David defeated No.4 seed Robin Soderling (SWE) with a 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory and secured the title in one hour and 38 minutes.
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Argentine David Nalbandian (RDS001MP) won his ninth ATP title on October 12th at If Stockholm Open in Sweden.
This was his second win of the season. He lost just one set - the second set of the final - in five matches on the Royal Tennis Hall's hardcourts.
David defeated No.4 seed Robin Soderling (SWE) with a 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory and secured the title in one hour and 38 minutes.
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Mischa Zverev wins in Tokyo!!
[Topix] …2008/10/06
On October 5th, German Mischa Zverev (RDS001MP) won his second doubles title at Ariake Tennis Forest Park. Mischa and his partner, Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) defeated No.1 seed, Lukas Dlouhy (CZE) and Paes Leander (IND) with a 6-3, 6-4 victory.
Mischa and Mikhail also won doubles match at Gerry Weber Open in June. Please don’t miss Mischa’s another performance at Kremlin Cup 2008, which is going to be held in Moscow this week!!
Women’s Doubles finalist, Ayumi Morita (JPN)!!
Japanese Ayumi Morita (RQS11) and Aiko Nakamura were the finalist at AIG Japan Open.
They couldn’t get their first title of their career but Yonex contracted player, Ayumi Morita has been showed us her improved performances these days.
We hope she will be the winner at the next tournament!!
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On October 5th, German Mischa Zverev (RDS001MP) won his second doubles title at Ariake Tennis Forest Park. Mischa and his partner, Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) defeated No.1 seed, Lukas Dlouhy (CZE) and Paes Leander (IND) with a 6-3, 6-4 victory.
Mischa and Mikhail also won doubles match at Gerry Weber Open in June. Please don’t miss Mischa’s another performance at Kremlin Cup 2008, which is going to be held in Moscow this week!!
Women’s Doubles finalist, Ayumi Morita (JPN)!!
Japanese Ayumi Morita (RQS11) and Aiko Nakamura were the finalist at AIG Japan Open.
They couldn’t get their first title of their career but Yonex contracted player, Ayumi Morita has been showed us her improved performances these days.
We hope she will be the winner at the next tournament!!
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Maria, Su-Wei win at Hansol Korea Open!!
[Topix] …2008/09/29
Russian Maria Kirilenko (RQiS2Tour) won a come-from-behind victory in the final of Hansol Korea Open on September 28th. She defeated Australian Samantha Stosur, with 2-6, 6-1, 6-4.
This was her third singles title of the year. She had also won in Estoril and Barcelona, which both had been held on the clay court.
Maria was also the runner-up in the doubles match!!
She is going to play at AIG Japan Open this week as No.4 seed.
Su-Wei Hsieh wins the fourth doubles title!!
1st seeded Su-Wei Hsieh (RDS002Tour) and Chuang Chia-Jung won the doubles final with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over 3rd seeded Maria Kirilenko and Vera Dushevina.
Su-wei was also the doubles runner-up in Tokyo last week. Please keep checking her performance in AIG Japan Open this week, too!!
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Russian Maria Kirilenko (RQiS2Tour) won a come-from-behind victory in the final of Hansol Korea Open on September 28th. She defeated Australian Samantha Stosur, with 2-6, 6-1, 6-4.
This was her third singles title of the year. She had also won in Estoril and Barcelona, which both had been held on the clay court.
Maria was also the runner-up in the doubles match!!
She is going to play at AIG Japan Open this week as No.4 seed.
Su-Wei Hsieh wins the fourth doubles title!!
1st seeded Su-Wei Hsieh (RDS002Tour) and Chuang Chia-Jung won the doubles final with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over 3rd seeded Maria Kirilenko and Vera Dushevina.
Su-wei was also the doubles runner-up in Tokyo last week. Please keep checking her performance in AIG Japan Open this week, too!!
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Ana Ivanovic's clinic and dinner party!!
[Topix] …2008/09/17
Before the Toray PPO, Ana Ivanovic met her Japanese fans and they spent the valuable time together.
The tennis clinic with Japanese children and a dinner party were held.
Every fan was really excited to meet the winner of 2008 Roland Garros, Ana Ivanovic.
Also, the new racquet, "Ana Ivanovic model" was presented for the first time in public.
Ana seemed to have a great experience with Japanese fans.
Please visit here for further information.
Before the Toray PPO, Ana Ivanovic met her Japanese fans and they spent the valuable time together.
The tennis clinic with Japanese children and a dinner party were held.
Every fan was really excited to meet the winner of 2008 Roland Garros, Ana Ivanovic.
Also, the new racquet, "Ana Ivanovic model" was presented for the first time in public.
Ana seemed to have a great experience with Japanese fans.
Please visit here for further information.
Ana Ivanovic Model, RQiS 1 Tour XL will be released!!
[Topix] …2008/09/13
RQiS 1 Tour XL, Ana Ivanovic model, will be released this fall.
Before the release, Ana Ivanovic is going to play with the new racquet at the Toray PPO in Tokyo next week.
The blue and lime design was chosen by Ana Ivanovic.
This fashionable new racquet's "Impact Speed" will advantage you.
Please click here and check the hot RQiS1Tour XL.
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RQiS 1 Tour XL, Ana Ivanovic model, will be released this fall.
Before the release, Ana Ivanovic is going to play with the new racquet at the Toray PPO in Tokyo next week.
The blue and lime design was chosen by Ana Ivanovic.
This fashionable new racquet's "Impact Speed" will advantage you.
Please click here and check the hot RQiS1Tour XL.
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Wozniak Wins her first title in Stanford !!
[Topix] …2008/07/23
Canadian contracted player Aleksandra Wozniak (RDS 003 MP) won the first title of her career in Tier II Bank of the West Classic title in Stanford on July 20.
20-year-old Aleksandra, who was a qualifier into the main draw, had to win eight matches in nine days to become the winner. She captured the title with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Marion Bartoli (FRA) in the final.
She had never won against a top 20 player before, but she admirably defeated No.19 Schiavone, No.15 Bartoli and even No.5 Serena Williams who pulled out of the semi-finals because of a knee injury in this tournament.
Aleksandra became the fifth Canadian player who had won the singles crown.
She has just won the first Grand Slam match at Roland Garros this year and advanced to the 3rd round.
Now, her ranking jumped up from 85 to 45!! (As of July 21, 2008)
Please keep your eyes on the New Canadian Star!!
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Europe / America / Asia / Oceania / Africa
Canadian contracted player Aleksandra Wozniak (RDS 003 MP) won the first title of her career in Tier II Bank of the West Classic title in Stanford on July 20.
20-year-old Aleksandra, who was a qualifier into the main draw, had to win eight matches in nine days to become the winner. She captured the title with a 7-5, 6-3 victory over Marion Bartoli (FRA) in the final.
She had never won against a top 20 player before, but she admirably defeated No.19 Schiavone, No.15 Bartoli and even No.5 Serena Williams who pulled out of the semi-finals because of a knee injury in this tournament.
Aleksandra became the fifth Canadian player who had won the singles crown.
She has just won the first Grand Slam match at Roland Garros this year and advanced to the 3rd round.
Now, her ranking jumped up from 85 to 45!! (As of July 21, 2008)
Please keep your eyes on the New Canadian Star!!
~ If you would like to know more about the items, please contact our distributor in your country.
Europe / America / Asia / Oceania / Africa
YONEX Super Grap - the best overgrip!!
[Topix] …2008/07/02
YONEX Super Grap (AC102EX) received the best score in the German "Tennismagazin", July issue.
The testers of Tennismagazin evaluated each product by Feeling, Absorption of sweat and Durability. Among 11 products from different manufacturers. All the testers were very interested in this YONEX Super Grap .
Super Grap won the best score with following comments;
"Its durability is the most excellent among the 11 overgrips."
"It is easy to wrap and feeling itself is also perfect."
"Absorbency is good from the beginning and lasts longer."
"Price is also very reasonable."
~ If you would like to know more about the items, please contact our distributor in your country.
Europe / America / Asia / Oceania / Africa
YONEX Super Grap (AC102EX) received the best score in the German "Tennismagazin", July issue.
The testers of Tennismagazin evaluated each product by Feeling, Absorption of sweat and Durability. Among 11 products from different manufacturers. All the testers were very interested in this YONEX Super Grap .
Super Grap won the best score with following comments;
"Its durability is the most excellent among the 11 overgrips."
"It is easy to wrap and feeling itself is also perfect."
"Absorbency is good from the beginning and lasts longer."
"Price is also very reasonable."
~ If you would like to know more about the items, please contact our distributor in your country.
Europe / America / Asia / Oceania / Africa
Ana Ivanovic Victory and World No.1 Mouse Pad !!
[Topix] …2008/07/01
Mouse Pad comemorating Ana's victory in Roland Garros '08!!
To comemorate Ana Ivanovic's victory and her world No.1, we are distributing sepecial mouse pads at the stores all over the world.
Please contact the nearby Yonex official distributor for further information.
Europe / America / Asia / Oceania / Africa
* Please note that we offer this mouse pad to the first 10,000 customers.
Mouse Pad comemorating Ana's victory in Roland Garros '08!!
To comemorate Ana Ivanovic's victory and her world No.1, we are distributing sepecial mouse pads at the stores all over the world.
Please contact the nearby Yonex official distributor for further information.
Europe / America / Asia / Oceania / Africa
* Please note that we offer this mouse pad to the first 10,000 customers.