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]

References

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Courts	Carpet Clay Grass Hard

Shots	Backhand Backspin Drop shot Flat Forehand Groundstroke Half volley Lob Passing shot Serve ace Smash Topspin Volley

Professional
tours

Men	ATP World Tour ATP Challenger Tour ITF Men's Circuit

Women	WTA Tour WTA 125K series ITF Women's Circuit

Team events

Multi-sport
events

Intercontinental	Olympics Youth Olympics Universiade Commonwealth Island Mediterranean

Continental	All-Africa Asian Pacific Pan American

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