Tempe, AZ – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”), in partnership with Dunlop, is pleased to announce today that Cal State Fullerton Head Women’s Tennis Coach, Ellie Johnson has been selected amongst numerous coaches as the recipient of the once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
Taking place from November 9-16, Dunlop will be providing the lucky coach and their guest a four (4) day and three (3) night trip that will include tennis tickets for two (2) days of the coach’s choosing (subject to availability), 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 Ellie on winning an incredible trip to the Nitto ATP Tour Finals,” said Jamie Douglas, Director of Marketing and Product at Dunlop. “This is the second year we have been able to provide this once in a lifetime trip and we know it will be an unforgettable experience for Ellie.”
For Ellie to be eligible for a chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime trip, she had to complete a handful of simple steps communicated to all coaches via email from the ITA. Once these steps were completed, Ellie was added to a pool of eligible coaches, and her name was drawn as the lucky winner of this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Ellie 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 2024, players such as Carlos Alcaraz, Jannick Sinner, and Daniil Medvedev all competed with Sinner being crowned the singles champion at the end of the competition.
“I’m really excited to be the winner of the Dunlop ATP Finals Coach Giveaway,” stated Johnson. “A huge thank you to the ITA and Dunlop for this incredible opportunity. I’m looking forward to watching the top players compete, exploring the city of Turin, enjoying Italy’s food and culture, and taking in the entire experience.”
Play is set to begin in Turin on Sunday, November 9th, and will continue through Sunday, November 16th 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.