Laykold Delivers Court Surface Consistency and Precision at US Open
August 28, 2025
NEW YORK, New York , August 27, 2025 — The U.S. Open returns to Flushing Meadows through Sept. 7, with the top players in the world playing on Laykold® courts, the Official Surface of the U.S. Open since 2020. Laykold® is Sport Group’s global court brand.
Famed as the fastest Slam on the tour and with the biggest purse in history on offer this year, court quality is paramount. Through dedicated R&D and years of testing, Laykold® has developed the ability to provide court pace ratings to within 0.5 of a point, delivering courts that are 10x more consistent than the industry standard.
To deliver this level of pace precision, the type and blend of sand used in the court surface is critical. The specific angles of the grains and how they interact with the grains around them determine the levels of friction between the ball and the court, rendering them agents of pace. This granular level of control ensures that all courts across the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center meet the U.S. Open’s exacting pace and performance requirements allowing the players to execute their skills in a fraction of a second with confidence.
Alejandro Pena, CEO, Sport Group said: “Every point at the U.S. Open is played on Laykold® innovation. From qualifying rounds to championship Sunday, our courts provide the attention to detail that defines the U.S. Open experience.”
Rob Carey, CEO, Sport Group Americas said: “We take great pride in the enduring legacy Laykold® has earned since developing hardcourts for tennis nearly a century ago. Laykold® has continuously advanced the game through innovation to shape 99 years of champions, moments, and memories.”
Jim Sacco, COO, Advanced Polymer Technology (APT), said: “As the manufacturer of Laykold®, it is APT’s responsibility to provide courts that match the stature of the U.S. Open as the pinnacle of the sport. We take pride in delivering surfaces that meet the demands of elite competition. Laykold® surfaces are tailored by tournament, delivering the precise specifications each event requires.”
Laykold® also delivers Grand Slam quality courts to the Miami Open, BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, Abu Dhabi Open, Wuhan Open and many other ATP, WTA and ITF events.