ASICS teams up with China tennis champ Zhang Shuai, first female chinese tennis player to join team ASICS

[2 July - Kobe, Japan] - Today, #asics announced a #partnership with China’s top women’s #tennis player, #zhangshuai, also ranked 30th overall by the WTA*. Zhang is the first female player from China to sign with #asics.

Zhang makes her debut as an #asics Sponsored Athlete at Wimbledon 2018, wearing the GEL-COOL DRESS and GEL-COOL TANK / SKORT combo, all in white. Her footwear will be #asics GEL-RESOLUTION 7 GRASS, designed to offer stability and comfort on the court.

“I’m excited to be an official part of Team #asics. I’ve always loved #asics footwear, because it’s so comfortable and helps me move faster,” says #zhangshuai. “As the first female #tennis player from China to sign with #asics, I also have the great opportunity to support the growth of #tennis not only in China, but around the world.”

Zhang will join tennis-related events to expand ASICS’ business in the regions of Asia and the United States.

Motoi Oyama, Chairman and CEO, Representative Director, #asics Corporation says, “Tennis has evolved drastically over the years, especially in growing markets such as China. We’re thrilled to be working with #zhangshuai, a rising star who embodies the same values and beliefs that #asics stands for every day. The #tennis category will be a future focus for #asics as we aim to become the world’s number one #tennis footwear brand.”

* as of 25 June, 2018

To find out more about the athlete, check #asics #tennis social channel:　ASICS tennis

To find out about the product: visit asics.com/tennis or asics.com.