BNP Paribas Open Announces Laykold as Official Surface Provider.
The original hardcourt surface is chosen by the ‘fifth major’.
The BNP Paribas Open, one of the world’s most prestigious tennis tournaments, is proud to announce a new partnership with Laykold, which has been selected as the official surface provider for the tournament. The partnership, set to begin in 2025, marks a significant step forward in the tournament's commitment to quality, court pace precision and consistency, technological innovation and sustainability through adoption of the only surface brand using recycled balls in its court systems. The Palm Springs partnership promises to deliver a step-up in playing conditions for the athletes, an enhanced fan experience and a greener result for the environment.
Cross-court and cross-continental consistency elevates player performance
Laykold, a global leader in sports surfacing, will supply its cutting-edge, high-performance surface to the prestigious venue at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Known for its pace precision and consistency, the key markers of a high-performance tennis court and one of the biggest challenges professional events face, Laykold’s courts deliver 10 x greater consistency than the accepted industry standard. By fine-tuning court speed to within 0.5 points, Laykold’s scientists and expert installers will bring the most consistent courts in tennis history to California’s ‘fifth major’.
"We are thrilled to partner with Laykold as our official surface provider," said Tommy Haas, Tournament Director of the BNP Paribas Open. "Their commitment to innovation and sustainability aligns perfectly with our mission to offer the best possible experience for players, fans and the planet. Laykold’s reputation for providing world-class surfaces with exceptional pace precision makes them the ideal partner as we continue to elevate the BNP Paribas Open to new heights and as the elite tennis world seeks greater court consistency than ever before."
“The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is one of the most iconic venues in tennis, and we are honored to provide our surface for such a prestigious event. Our commitment is to bring consistency to California’s number one tennis event.”
Technological and green innovation provides an advantage for players, fans and planet
The transition to Laykold will bring a new dynamic to the event, ensuring that the ATP and WTA players have the optimal playing environment to be the best they can be. This will ensure an exciting, high-level, action-packed BNP Paribas Open in 2025. The move also highlights the tournament’s dedication to continuously improving the overall experience, with advanced technology enhancing everything from player performance to broadcast quality.
"We are excited to be a part of the BNP Paribas Open," said Dave Wheaton, Director of Sales. "The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is one of the most iconic venues in tennis, and we are honored to provide our surface for such a prestigious event.
Our commitment is to bring consistency to California’s number one tennis event. As the original hardcourt surface, we provide a level playing surface for the game, from court to court, continent to continent. By tailoring our courts to match the playing conditions, from pace precision to color consistency, we’ve enabled tennis to move seamlessly around the world. This cross-continental consistency ensures that within and between events, all courts are equal and the tennis comes down to the players. That’s good for everyone.”
Learn more about the partnership here.
The BNP Paribas Open is set to take place March 2nd to 15th, 2025 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
For more information about the BNP Paribas Open, visit www.bnpparibasopen.com
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