MELBOURNE, Australia ― Yonex Co., Ltd.(Yonex) is excited to announce our continued partnership with the Australian Open in 2026. This marks our 11th consecutive year as the Official Stringing Partner of the highly anticipated Grand Slam event.
With more than a decade of collaboration between Yonex and the Australian Open, this long-standing partnership reflects Yonex’s continued commitment to quality and innovation in tennis.
Yonex supplies state-of-the-art, Made by Yonex, PRECISION 9.0 stringing machines, providing professional athletes at the Australian Open with equipment which guarantees exceptional accuracy and reliability. Each racquet strung is done so with approximately 12 meters of string, tailored specifically to meet each individual player’s requirements, allowing them to perform at their best.
The Yonex Stringing Team for 2026 will bring together 22 expert stringers from 13 countries. Through years of partnership with the Australian Open, the Yonex Stringing Team has strung approximately 65,000 racquets, with an estimated additional 7,500 to be strung. Using nearly 90 kilometres of string, this extends even further than the distance from Melbourne to Geelong.
While supporting top players requires a significant volume of string, Yonex is equally committed to environmental responsibility. Used racquet strings from tournaments are collected, and recycled materials—including recycled racquet strings—are incorporated into Yonex’s Nature Series apparel range.
Yonex provides ongoing support to professional tennis players throughout the Australian Open, ensuring their racquets are strung to perfection to enable an optimum on-court performance. Notable Team Yonex athletes include Madison Keys, Ben Shelton and Elena Rybakina, who reflect the high standards and performance that Yonex strives to deliver.
Speaking on the ongoing nature of their partnership, Yonex President, Alyssa Yoneyama, reflected on more than a decade of partnership.
“It is an honor to serve as the Official Stringing Partner of the Australian Open for the 11th consecutive year. The innovation and craftsmanship Yonex has cultivated over its 80-year history continue to shape our stringing services, helping to create the conditions for players to perform at their best. As part of a global network of more than 1,500 expert stringers, the Yonex Stringing Team supports everyone from passionate enthusiasts to top professionals—at local shops, center courts such as Rod Laver Arena, and major tournaments around the world. Looking ahead, we will continue to pursue innovation and honor the connections that sport creates.”
Fans will have the opportunity to see the Yonex Stringing Team in action and experience their skills up close at the Yonex Pop-Up Store, opening on January 16 at 371 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
