News Summary

Laykold, the world’s largest provider of tennis courts and official court surface of the U.S. Open, has partnered with RecycleBalls, a pioneering nonprofit, to create a sustainable solution for recycling tennis balls. This collaboration aims to prevent 2.1 million tennis balls from ending up in landfills by transforming them into high-performance courts across North and South America. The initiative involves a new recycled materials supply chain powered by over 2,000 volunteers, tennis clubs, and players in the U.S. and Canada. More than 250,000 pounds of tennis ball material are repurposed into Laykold courts, ranging from public parks to elite tournaments. As a result, Laykold and RecycleBalls have been shortlisted for the 2025 Sport+ Positive Awards in the ‘Purpose-Led Partnership with a Non-Profit’ category. This partnership exemplifies innovation and sustainability in sports, and the winners will be announced at the Sport Positive Awards in London on October 7.