Beijing Olympic Tennis to be Played on DecoTurf



    DecoTurf, the most recognized tennis court surface in the world,
    announced that their full cushioned tennis surface DecoTurf II, has
    been selected for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

    The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX
    Olympiad (BOCOG), and the International Tennis Federation (ITF)
    ratified the choice of DecoTurf II as the tennis court surface. Tennis
    practice sessions and match play will take place on seventeen DecoTurf
    courts at the Beijing Olympic Tennis Centre from August 10 through
    August 17, 2008. A total of one hundred and seventy-two men and women
    will compete for medals in four events: Men's Singles, Women's
    Singles, Women's Doubles and Men's Doubles.

    "DecoTurf is honored and gratified to be selected as the tennis
    surface for the Beijing Olympics," said John Graham Managing Director
    of DecoTurf. "We look forward to working with BOCOG and the ITF to
    ensure an outstanding tennis venue."

    DecoTurf's multi-layer cushion tennis surface has been selected
    for use at the world's most prestigious events including the US Open
    since 1978, the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Davis Cup and Fed Cup
    matches, and at many of the finest facilities around the world. All
    DecoTurf courts have been classified by the International Tennis
    Federation (ITF) in each of the three speed of play categories: slow,
    medium/medium fast and fast. DecoTurf has authorized applicators
    around the globe that are trained to install the surface that is known
    for its consistent speed of play and true ball bounce, durability, low
    maintenance, vibrant long lasting colors, and overall customer value.
    For more information about DecoTurf visit www.decoturf.com or call
    800-225-1141 / +1.978.623.9980.