Dunlop Unveils new australian Open Ball Design
Get ready for a fresh look on the court! Dunlop has announced a redesigned ball logo package for the Australian Open. Tennis fans in Japan will be the first to experience the new design,wiht the transition taking place as soon as current inventory is depleted. While the estimated changeover period is slated for March 2025,the exact timing may vary depending on stock availability.
This exciting update extends beyond the Australian Open itself. The new ball logo will be prominently featured in a series of lead-up tournaments, showcasing the iconic design to a global audience.
Men’s Tournaments Embracing the New Look:
AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off: Chengdu, China (November 26-30, 2024)
UNITED CUP: Sydney, Australia (From December 27, 2024)
Brisbane International: Brisbane, Australia (ATP250/From December 30, 2024)
Canberra International: Canberra, Australia (ATP Challenger/From December 30, 2024)
Hong Kong Tennis Open: Hong Kong (ATP250/From December 30, 2024)
Adelaide International: Adelaide, Australia (ATP250/From January 6, 2025)
ASB Classic: Auckland, New Zealand (ATP250/From January 6, 2025)
Australian Open: Melbourne, Australia (Grand Slam / January 6, 2025 – )
Women’s Tournaments Sporting the Revamped Design:
AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off: Chengdu, China (November 26-30, 2024)
UNITED CUP: Perth, Australia (From December 23, 2024)
Brisbane International: Brisbane, Australia (WTA500/From December 30, 2024)
Canberra International: Canberra, Australia (WTA125/From December 30, 2024)
ASB Classic: Auckland, New Zealand (WTA250/From December 30, 2024)
Adelaide International: Adelaide, Australia (WTA500/From January 6, 2025)
Hobart International: hobart, Australia (WTA250/From January 6, 2025)
Australian Open: Melbourne, Australia (Grand Slam / January 6, 2025 – )
This refresh of the Dunlop Australian Open ball logo signifies a new chapter for the tournament and its associated events. Tennis enthusiasts worldwide can anticipate seeing the updated design on court throughout the upcoming season.
(This is a great starting point for a story! Here are some ways you could continue):
Focus on the characters: Who is this old woman? What is her connection too the mask? Does she have a past we need to learn about? What about the young man? Is he lost? Curious? Scared?
Develop the setting: Is this forest a magical place? Is it risky? What secrets does it hold?
Introduce conflict:
What happens when the young man puts on the mask? Does it change him? Does it grant him powers?
Could there be someone or something else in the forest who wants the mask?
Does the old woman have ulterior motives?
* Think about theme: What are you trying to say with this story? Is it about facing your fears? Discovering hidden potential? The power of storytelling?
Here are a few opening paragraphs to get you started:
Option 1: Focus on mystery
the forest floor crunched beneath Leo’s boots,each step echoing in the eerie silence. spidery branches clawed at his cloak as he pushed deeper into the woods. He shouldn’t have strayed so far from the village, not after sundown. But the glint of silver through the trees had drawn him in, sparking a curiosity he couldn’t resist. Now, he stood before a crumbling stone ruin, a lone figure hunched within.
“Lost, child?” The voice was ancient, brittle like autumn leaves.
Leo swallowed. ”I…” He couldn’t tear his eyes from the woman, her face shrouded in shadow.In her lap lay a mask, fashioned from pale, polished wood, its eyes two obsidian gems that seemed to pierce him.
Option 2: Focus on the mask
The mask pulsed with a life of its own. Even through the thick cloth of her shawl, the old woman could feel its warmth, its thrumming energy. For generations, it had been the guardian of her people, its power passed down through an unbroken line. Now, she looked at the young man before her, his gaze lost and yearning, and knew the time had come to pass on the legacy.
“Take it, child,” she rasped, her voice hoarse with age. “But be warned, it chooses its wearer wisely.”
Leo hesitated. The mask seemed to beckon him, to promise him something he couldn’t quite grasp.
Let me know if you’d like to brainstorm further or explore any of these ideas!
