US Open and Ralph Lauren Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership with Six-Year Sponsorship Renewal

The USTA and Ralph Lauren have announced a six-year renewal of their partnership that will see Ralph Lauren serve as the Official Outfitter of the US Open through 2032. The landmark partnership began 20 years ago in 2005. Ralph Lauren will continue to outfit all US Open on-court officials and ball crew members, as well as offering a commemorative US Open collection of apparel and accessories for men, women and children.

"We are incredibly proud to celebrate 20 years of partnership with Ralph Lauren and are excited to extend our collaboration into the next decade,” said Kirsten Corio, Chief Commercial Officer, USTA. “As the Official Outfitter, Ralph Lauren has become synonymous with the US Open's iconic style, ensuring our officials and ball crew are always impeccably dressed. Beyond the court, Ralph Lauren's global reach allows US Open fans worldwide to connect with the tournament through their retail presence."

Photo credit: Steven Pisano from Brooklyn, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

“For nearly six decades, Ralph Lauren has been deeply inspired by the world of sport and tennis in particular – its energetic spirit, sportsmanship and heritage of style is a part of who we are. We are thrilled to continue as the Official Outfitter of the US Open, building on our 20 year partnership that has defined the tournament's signature style and has been a canvas for incredible innovation. As we look ahead, we're not just celebrating our heritage in tennis, we're investing in the future of the game and the next generation of champions who will call this court home," said David Lauren, Chief Branding & Innovation Officer, Ralph Lauren.As part of the partnership renewal, the USTA will establish an annual fund with Ralph Lauren within the USTA Foundation. The aim is to provide young people from under-resourced communities with more equitable access to tennis and education programming, helping to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of life.

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