Tempe, AZ – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association “ITA”, in partnership with Dunlop, is happy to announce that Clemson Men’s Tennis Assistant Coach, Sander Koning has been randomly selected as the recipient of the once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 2024 Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
Taking place from November 10-17, Dunlop will be providing Sander and his guest a four (4) day and three (3) night trip that will include tennis tickets for two (2) days of the Nitto ATP Finals, airfare, ground transportation (to be reimbursed after the trip), one hotel room at a four-star equivalent hotel, and a $500 USD meal allowance.
Dunlop has been the official tennis ball partner of the ATP Tour and the Nitto ATP Finals since 2019, making Dunlop the No. 1 ball on tour supplying balls to more ATP Tour tournaments than any other brand. Dunlop is also the official ball, racket, and accessory of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and college tennis.
“Congratulations to Sander on winning an incredible trip to the Nitto ATP Tour Finals,” said Jamie Douglas, Director of Marketing and Product at Dunlop. “Sander will get to experience the excitement and intensity of one of tennis’s biggest events, a tournament that Dunlop is a proud partner of. Enjoy every moment of this well-deserved adventure—seeing the best ATP players in the world and soaking in the unparalleled atmosphere. Here’s to an unforgettable experience!”
For Sander to be eligible for a chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime trip, he had to complete a handful of simple steps communicated to him via emails from the ITA to all coaches. Once these steps were completed, Sander was added to a pool of eligible coaches, and his name was drawn as the lucky winner of this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Sander will be able to take in the year-end climax of the ATP Tour season, the Nitto ATP Finals, which welcomes the eight best singles players and doubles teams from the current tour season. In 2023, players such as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannick Sinner, and Daniil Medvedev all competed with Djokovic being crowned the singles champion at the end of the competition.
“I am very excited to be the winner of the Dunlop Nitto ATP Finals Coach Giveaway,” stated Koning. “It was very unexpected and came as a big surprise. As a fan of tennis, it will be a dream come true to see all these incredible players play. My wife and I have never been to Italy and are very excited to explore Turin, eat some good food, and watch some incredible tennis. We haven’t seen any of the top players live and we will make sure we enjoy every minute of it.”
Play is set to begin in Turin on Sunday, November 10, and will continue through Sunday, November 17 when the Nitto ATP Finals Champions will be crowned.
About the ITA: The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body of college tennis and is committed to serving college tennis and returning the leaders of tomorrow while promoting both the athletic and academic achievements of the collegiate tennis community. The ITA, founded in 1956, is comprised of nearly 1,700 men’s and women’s varsity tennis teams representing over 1,250 institutions, administers numerous regional and national championships, and the ITA College Tennis Rankings for nearly 20,000 college varsity student-athletes at NCAA Division I, II, and III; NAIA; and Junior College levels. The ITA also has a comprehensive awards program for players and coaches to honor excellence in academics, leadership, and sportsmanship. For more information on the ITA, visit WeAreCollegeTennis.com and follow the ITA on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About Dunlop: Dunlop is owned by Sumitomo Rubber Industries and has its headquarters in Kobe, Japan. Dunlop has a legendary history of over 100 years (1923 – 2024) in the sport of tennis. Dunlop is the official tennis ball partner of the ATP Tour, Australian Open Grand Slam, USPTA as well as the Mouratoglou and IMG Tennis Academies. Current players on tour using Dunlop products include British #1 Jack Draper, Jenson Brooksby, Miomir Kecmanovic, Alexei Popyrin, Ann Li, Dalma Galfi, Michael Mmoh, Liam Broady, Jamie Murray and Max Purcell. U.S. tennis legends James Blake and Michael Chang, along with super coach Patrick Mouratoglou and all-time tennis legend Rod Laver are all ambassadors for the brand. For more information about Dunlop, visit us.DunlopSports.com and follow Dunlop on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.
