DecoTurf

Arthur Ashe Stadium, US Open in Decoturf.

DecoTurf is a tennis hardcourt constructed from layers of acrylic, rubber, silica, and other materials on top of an asphalt or concrete base. It is manufactured by the sports surfaces division of California Products Corporation, based in Andover, Massachusetts.[1]

The surface is currently in use at the following tournaments:

DecoTurf was used at the 2008 Olympics held in Beijing, China and the 2004 Olympics held in Athens, Greece, as well as the Paralympic Games at both sites.[2]

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