Dutch tennis star Botic van de Zandschulp has signed up with field hockey brand The Indian Maharadja . He will wear the brand’s apparel on the court. He was previously sponsored by Lacoste. His contract with Lacoste expired at the end of 2021.

Countryman Tallon Griekspoor also started wearing The Indian Maharadja brand this year. The company is owned by LiWell B.V and was founded in 2009 in Amsterdam.

The Indian Maharadja is known for its hockey sticks, bags, and apparel. It’s interesting to see a field hockey brand branching out and sponsoring tennis players. It’s possible that the company has plans to get into the tennis market.

van de Zandschulp reached the quarterfinals at the 2021 US Open where he lost to eventual winner Daniil Medvedev.

Stefanos Tsitsipas is working with former Swedish tennis player Thomas Enqvist on a trial basis. His dad Apostolos will remain as his full-time coach. Tsitsipas also occasionally works with Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou.

Speaking of Enqvist, Tsitsipas said

Thomas has a lot of experience playing on the tour and I have a lot of respect for him. The reason he’s here is to help me, show me a new way of looking at the game, and give me some new ideas. I’m here to listen to whatever he has to say to me. There is a good understanding between us.

Stefanos Tsitsipas reached the finals at the 2021 French Open. In addition, he has reached the semifinals at grand slam multiple times. But he has struggled to break through and win a grand slam.

The addition of Enqvist is an effort to help him win that elusive grand slam. Enqvist is a former world number 4 and reached the finals at the 1999 Australian Open. He won 19 titles in his career including three Masters titles.