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ASICS boosts elite tennis gear with European R&D hub

ASICS, a Japanese sportswear manufacturer, has established a new research and development facility in Europe to enhance its tennis gear for elite athletes. The initiative involves collaboration with a sports science institution in France.

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Japanese sportswear maker eyes high-quality research through tie-up with French lab

ASICS plans to boost its R&D for tennis gear targeting top athletes. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)

YUNA OSAWA

June 17, 2026 03:38 JST

KOBE, Japan -- Japanese sportwear maker ASICS's European arm said Tuesday it has formed a dedicated research and development facility to work on tennis products for top athletes, partnering with a sports science institution in France.

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ASICS boosts elite tennis gear with European R&D hub

ASICS, a Japanese sportswear manufacturer, has established a new research and development facility in Europe to enhance its tennis gear for elite athletes. The initiative involves collaboration with a sports science institution in France.

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