Golden Era
Throughout the 1970s–1990s, Dunlop was the official ball supplier for several major events, including:
Wimbledon (until 1987)
Australian Open (in various years)
Various ATP and WTA tournaments
The Dunlop Fort became the flagship ball — a staple in UK clubs and tournaments.
Modern Era
In 2017, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (Japan) acquired the Dunlop sports brand from Sports Direct.
Dunlop was then appointed Official Ball of the ATP Tour in 2019, with multi-year agreements across key ATP events.
In 2019, Dunlop balls also became the Official Ball of the Australian Open.
