Lyon, France – December 18, 2009 – Babolat announces the signing of an international contract—racquet, stings and accessories—with French player Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (#10 ATP) starting January 1, 2010.

“Because we are a French brand—considered among the world leaders in tennis racquets and strings—we are particularly proud to welcome in our Team a French player, who is top 10 in the world” says Eric Babolat, president and CEO of Babolat. “We share the same competitive spirit and the same passion. Our values are bringing us closer.”

Jean-Christophe Verborg, head of competition for Babolat adds, “We are very happy that Jo-Wilfried has chosen Babolat. He is a very nice player and extremely charismatic. His arrival in the team reinforces Babolat’s visibility among the top players in the ATP: Rafael Nadal (Spain, #2 ATP), Andy Roddick (USA, #7 ATP), Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (France, #10 ATP), and Fernando Gonzalez (Chile, #11 ATP).”

“I am very happy to start playing next season with Babolat racquets and strings and I am equally proud of this partnership with a French brand with whom I share the same values,” says Tsonga.

About Babolat

Created in 1875 in Lyon, France, Babolat is the oldest international company specialized in racquet sports and the world leader in strings. A family-run company for five generations, today Babolat is an expert brand and innovator in the tennis market offering the total tennis solution to pro players as well as club players: racquets, strings, bags, apparel, accessories and balls. The brand equips numerous players with racquets and strings including Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters and Andy Roddick (who also wears Babolat shoes).