Japan Advances to World Group UsingDecoTurf'sCustom-Tailored Speed of Play
Online, May 15, 2012 (Newswire.com) - DecoTurf, the most recognized tennis surface in the world, announced that their 100% acrylic tennis surface system, DecoTurf was the surface of the Fed CupWorld Group Play-Off held at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan April 21st -22nd.
No. 1 player for Japan, Morita took a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Belgium'sHendler on Sunday placing Japan into the Fed Cup World Group for the first time since 2007.
Morita and her Japanese teammates, known for speed and aggressive plays, used DecoTurf's speed of play to their advantage in their defeat over Belgium.
"She {Morita} is a very aggressive player," Hendler noted. "This is a fast court, which I am not used to. They put so much pressure on you that it is hard to even call it an 'unforced error.'
DecoTurf tennis surfaces have been classified by the International Tennis Federation's Court Pace Rating system in categories III, IV & V. The DecoColor surface recently installed at the site of the 2012 London Paralympic Games is the only ITF two star recognized tennis surface in the world. The Ariake Coliseum DecoTurf surface was installed by Sports Surface Company LTD of Toyko, a full-service tennis court construction firm that builds and services courts throughout Japan.
DecoTurf's multi-layer tennis surfaces have been selected for use at the world's most prestigious events including the US Open since 1978, the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, Davis Cup and Fed Cup matches, and at many of the finest facilities around the world. It is simply unmatched in providing a full depth resilient surface with precise speed control. The surface offers unique play characteristics, providing maximum player comfort, custom-tailored speed of play, and exceptional durability. DecoTurf has authorized applicators around the globe that are trained to install the surface that is known for its, true ball bounce, low maintenance, vibrant long lasting colors, and overall customer value. For more information about DecoTurf visit www.decoturf.com or call 1-800-DECO-1st (332-6178) /978-623-9980.
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