While the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, is underway in Melbourne, Austrian company Waterdrop announces that it has signed a new partnership with four players as brand ambassadors: Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff (34 years, 43 ATP) and Yannick Hanfmann (33 years, 95 ATP), Italian Matteo Arnaldi (23 years, 39 ATP) and Kazakh Alexander Bublik (27 years, 37 ATP).
Bublik
By partnering with Struff, Hanfmann, Arnaldi and Bublik, the latter a rebel on the circuit, recently criticizing Nadal and Murray for waiting to go bald instead of long ago retiring from tennis, the company promotes the reduction of plastic waste and eco-friendly practices in the world of sports. This partnership also underscores another key aspect of their commitment: sustainable hydration as an extension of gear.
I drink from steel containers
Reusable steel containers, designed to maintain a constant temperature, are an essential tool for athletes, especially in the context of high temperatures in Australia. Keeping drinks cold throughout matches keeps players hydrated, focused and agile, giving them a competitive edge on the field.
Struff, currently Germany’s second most valuable tennis player according to the ATP rankings, commented on the partnership: “As a professional tennis player, hydration is essential to my athletic performance, especially during demanding tournaments like the Australian Open. Partnering with waterdrop® is a natural fit that is both a top-notch hydration solution, but also shares my personal commitment to reducing plastic waste. It’s exciting to work with a brand that makes a real difference both on and off the pitch“.
More than 5,600 liters of water were consumed at the 2024 Australian Open
All players attending the Australian Open own the exclusive Player Bottle thermos, double-wall insulated to keep drinks cold, even under the scorching Australian sun.
At last year’s Australian Open, over 5,600 liters of water were consumed sustainably thanks to Player Bottles and on-court refill stations, achieving a 99% reduction in single-use plastic use in the playing areas.
