YONEX “TEAM ONE” Tennis Team Tournament Kicks Off in Chengdu During Dragon Boat Festival

From June 9 to 10, during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the 2024 YONEX “TEAM ONE” Tennis Team Tournament – Social Group made its first stop at the Sichuan CTI International Tennis Center in Chengdu, gathering tennis enthusiasts from all over the country for a thrilling event.

The YONEX “TEAM ONE” Tennis Team Tournament is a new IP event launched by YONEX this year, targeting university students and social individuals. This Chengdu Social Group saw 13 teams from across the nation, each consisting of four male and female main players, one male and one female substitute, totaling ten members. The YONEX Stars team, the Sichuan Fudan Alumni Association, the Le Wei-Thursday Tennis Club, and the Dalian Youying Tennis Club served as seeded teams. Each team competed in five events: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.

On the morning of June 9 at 8:30 am, the opening ceremony began promptly. Attendees included Deputy Minister of Sales Division and Director of Tennis Promotion at Yonex (Shanghai) Sports Products Co., Ltd., Chen Zhenglong, President of Chengdu Tennis Association, Li Zhonggui, Secretary of the Party Committee and Executive Director of Sichuan CTI International Tennis Center Development Co., Ltd., Bai Lei, Vice President of Chengdu Tennis Association, Li Jiewei, Vice President of Chengdu Tennis Association, Yang Min, and Vice President of Chengdu Tennis Association, Lin Jiarui, who jointly inaugurated the tournament.

Deputy Minister of Sales Division and Director of Tennis Promotion at Yonex (Shanghai) Sports Products Co., Ltd., Chen Zhenglong

Chen Zhenglong stated, “Chengdu’s tennis tournaments, market, and atmosphere are among the best in China, with wide influence. YONEX attaches great importance to Chengdu’s tennis events and market. In 2018, we signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Chengdu Tennis Association. We have had good cooperation in many areas, and there is still great potential for future collaboration. For years, YONEX has been committed to providing top-notch equipment for every player through cutting-edge design combined with Japanese craftsmanship. YONEX consistently contributes to the world through innovative technology and high-quality products, encouraging a healthy lifestyle through sports. This series of tournaments has already completed the Shanghai leg and will soon launch in Chengdu, followed by Wuhan and Shenzhen. We look forward to everyone’s anticipation.”

During this traditional festival, the YONEX “TEAM ONE” Tennis Team Tournament Social Group promoted the inheritance and development of China’s excellent traditional culture through sports competition. After two days of intense competition, the champions were crowned. The Le Wei-Thursday Tennis Club from Chengdu claimed victory; the Fudan Qingyun Team took second place; while the YONEX Stars team and Dalian Youying Tennis Club secured third place.

Champions: Le Wei-Thursday Tennis Club

Runners-up: Fudan Qingyun Team

Third Place: Dalian Youying Tennis Club

Le Wei-Thursday Tennis Club captain Huang Ling shared, “We chose this team name because we play and train together every Thursday. I believe we were well-prepared for this competition, with a balanced overall strength. We were very confident in ourselves.” He praised the organization, saying, “This event was well-organized, with excellent services and facilities. The referee team was professional, leaving us with an unforgettable experience.”

Third-place team member Qiu Jingshan from the YONEX Stars team commented, “The overall level of this tournament was very high, featuring top amateur teams from around the country. In team competitions, teammates cheer you on, creating a great atmosphere. It also provided a great opportunity for us to interact with other high-level players. What impressed me most was that some teams, though not as strong, had abundant experience and strong team cohesion. I think YONEX’s new team event can encourage more tennis enthusiasts to participate in tennis tournaments. The event is friendly to players of various skill levels, truly allowing everyone to enjoy tennis.”

For this team tournament, YONEX provided comprehensive support to the participating players, ensuring the smooth running of the event and helping them perform at their best. YONEX dispatched its senior stringers to offer professional stringing services to the players, receiving high praise. There was also a carefully arranged YONEX equipment area outside the court, attracting many players and spectators to discuss product experiences.

As a globally renowned badminton and tennis brand, YONEX has always been dedicated to providing high-performance sports equipment to athletes. By partnering with Chengdu for the YONEX “TEAM ONE” Tennis Team Tournament, the brand not only demonstrates its commitment to tennis but also highlights its emotional bond with the city.

According to Wang Liang, Director of Tennis Promotion at YONEX, the company hosts around 300 events annually, including the Elite Cup and Women’s Tennis Exchange Tournament. This newly added team tournament enriches YONEX’s event portfolio, fostering closer bonds among tennis enthusiasts in society through team competition. Wang Liang also mentioned that choosing Chengdu as the first venue was strategic, considering the city’s hosting of numerous international sports events, its vibrant tennis atmosphere, and the potential of its tennis market. The tournament in Chengdu will further solidify YONEX’s professional tennis brand image and demonstrate the brand’s ambition and determination in the Chinese tennis market.

The YONEX “TEAM ONE” Tennis Team Tournament Social Group Chengdu Station was organized by Yonex (Shanghai) Sports Products Co., Ltd., hosted by Chengdu Tennis Association, and co-hosted by Sichuan CTI International Tennis Center Development Co., Ltd., sponsored by Sichuan Precision Medical Technology Co., Ltd.