Show Court 1, Olympic Tennis Complex

U.S.T.A. National Tennis Center

DecoTurf

The DecoTurf system is the best-known tennis court surface in the world. DecoTurf is the ultimate cushioned system. The worlds most prestigious hard court events are played on it, because touring professionals and tournament directors ask for it by name.

DecoTurf is simply unmatched in providing a full depth resilient surface with precise speed control. It provides both maximum player comfort, custom-tailored speed of play, and exceptional durability.

The surface of choice for Athens 2004!
The new complex built to host the tennis events during this summers Olympic Games in Athens, Greece will have blue DecoTurf tennis courts. DecoSystems, a division of California Products Corporation is supplying all the cushioned DecoTurf playing surfaces for this year's Olympic tennis matches.

The Olympic Organizing Committee has chosen Deco Classic Royal Blue for the inbounds playing area and Deco Classic Light Blue for the out-of-bounds area on all sixteen courts. In addition, Show Court One & Two and the premier Centre Court will have the Olympic rings painted on the surface behind each baseline. "The color choices made by the Olympic committee not only offer a beautiful background for the venue, but also allow excellent visual ball to court contrast. All of the color combinations we presented to the committee underwent rigorous testing before a final selection was offered," says John Graham, Managing Director of DecoSystems. "We're very pleased with the colors they chose; it differentiates the courts from other events and still maintains a degree of conservatism."

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The DecoTurf™ system is available in a range of colours and surfacing options to suit you!

DecoTurf™ is a multi-course surface. It combines rubberised layers, to give a cushioning effect to players, with finishing coats to protect the cushioning layers and give a vibrant finish in the colour of choice.