ASICS Partners Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy to Support Next Generation of Indian Talent

Global Japanese sportswear brand, ASICS, has collaborated with the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy (RBTA) to further develop tennis talent in India through a long-term partnership focusing on athlete performance, education and grassroots development.

The partnership will blend ASICS' sports performance technology know-how and RBTA's high-performance training ecosystem to create structured pathways for aspiring and professional tennis players.

As part of the partnership, ASICS will provide the academy with access to performance footwear and apparel, education on sports technology, tennis clinics, masterclasses, tournaments and opportunities to meet elite athletes from its global roster. The initiative will also help RBTA’s High-Performance and Junior Pro programmes to offer promising players more opportunities for professional development.

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Athlete Development:

The partnership is driven by ASICS’ global philosophy of “Sound Mind, Sound Body”, which integrates physical performance with the athlete’s overall wellbeing.

Commenting on the partnership, Rajat Khurana, Managing Director, ASICS India & South Asia, said, “Tennis is one of the fastest-growing categories within our Core Performance Sports segment and in India we are seeing a clear rise in participation and aspiration around the sport. With our collaboration with RBTA, we are transforming a long-standing partnership into an opportunity to support talent at the grassroots.”

“Guided by our philosophy of ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’, we aim to strengthen the tennis ecosystem by providing young players with access to world-class performance products, education, mentorship and opportunities that help them realise their full potential. Together, we hope to contribute meaningfully to the future of Indian tennis and inspire the next generation of champions,” he added.

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“We have had a long association with ASICS and this partnership is a reflection of our shared vision on athlete development,” said Rohan Bopanna, Founder and Mentor, Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy.

“I have been working with ASICS for many years and this collaboration is a natural extension of a relationship built on shared values. “Our aim at RBTA is to create an environment in which young players develop not only their tennis, but also the habits, resilience and professionalism to succeed at the highest level,” he said.

Bopanna said that ASICS’ knowledge and experience in innovation and athlete development would provide aspiring players with better access to the training resources, knowledge and support they need to compete at the highest level.