US Open changing hard court brand for the first time since 1978

Since 1978, the DecoTurf hard courts have been used with some of the best players in history lifting the trophy in New York; during the requisite 42 years; but after four decades at the US Open, they have decided t change to Laykold.

As a result, the new company will resurface the Arthur Ashe stadium and the remaining courts at the USTA Billie King National Tennis Center; ahead of the Grand Slam which will hopefully go ahead as scheduled in September; with fears about Coronavirus swirling around.

"The new Laykold courts will be manufactured by Advanced Polymer Technology (APT), a member of Sport Group; the world's largest business dedicated to sports surfaces.

APT is unique in the industry for its fully integrated global supply chain – from raw materials to installation. This integrated supply chain will allow for consistency in court quality control; playing performance and sustainability.

Laykold courts are the only courts with vapor barrier designed specifically for the court system; which also dramatically increases consistency in both court performance and court speed. The Laykold courts come with the most substantial environmental credentials in the industry.

APT is the only ISO 14001 environmental-certified court manufacturer in the world. As such, they are fully compliant with all aspects of sustainability and aligned; with the USTA's sustainability commitments and values.

At the conclusion of the complete transformation of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, we felt it was time to explore all new approaches and technologies to court surfacing," said Danny Zausner, Chief Operating Officer of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

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