Yonex title partner of the French Open

The story between the French Open and Yonex, major badminton equipment, continues. It started 9 years ago and it is now postponed to 2021 with a new partnership.

The Badminton World Federation selected the French Open as part of the 9 most important tournament in the world for the next 4 years. To support the federation to this new step (4 days of TV production instead of 3 currently, a raising prize money), Yonex has renewed its involvement beside the French Federation regarding its flagship.

Florent Chayet, FFBAD president :

“We are delighted to carry on building the future of the French Open with Yonex as the Title Partner. While the BWF has shown its confidence to the federation to host one of the 9 biggest events in the world, Yonex is supporting us with a continuously raising investment. We are greatfull to our reliable partner and its commitment to develop and expand badminton in France”.

Kusaki Hayashida, Yonex Co., Ltd president :

“Together with Fédération Française de Badminton, Yonex is thrilled that our fine relationship with this tournament continues year after year. We have the unique honor of acting as this tournament’s title sponsor since 2009 and it is my greatest pleasure to continue this partnership for the next 4 years onto 2021 with the tournament becoming a BWF WORLD TOUR – Level 3. This is most certainly an excellent tournament, and I greatly anticipate many more fine year to come.”