Luca Bland Joins Forces with Tennis Life & Babolat

We're excited to announce that Luca Bland is now officially sponsored by Tennis Life and Babolat, supporting him as he continues his pursuit of professional tennis.

Luca's journey is one built on hard work, resilience, and a genuine love for the game. Over the past few years, he has represented New Zealand at the Junior Davis Cup, won junior ITF singles and doubles titles, and begun stepping into the world of professional events.

In a recent conversation with Players Sports on their Behind The Gear podcast, Luca reflected on the experiences that have shaped him so far. From competing against his older brother at the local club as a youngster to representing New Zealand in Kazakhstan, his story is a reminder that progress in tennis is rarely a straight line.

One of the most powerful messages from the interview was how Luca has dealt with setbacks. Despite injury challenges, including time away from the court, he spoke about the importance of focusing on what you can control, celebrating the small wins, and continuing to enjoy the process.

"It's the small battles here and there that lead to a bigger win in the long course."

Luca also shared what he learned from competing internationally. While talent is important, he noted that the best players often separate themselves through the habits they build away from competition, from recovery and preparation to maintaining discipline and routine.

Perhaps most importantly, Luca highlighted the role that family, coaches, teammates, and supporters play in helping athletes chase big goals.

"You can't be a good player without a good team."

That mindset aligns closely with what we believe at Tennis Life. Tennis is an individual sport on the court, but every player's journey is supported by a wider team working behind the scenes.

We're proud to be part of Luca's team alongside Babolat and look forward to supporting him through the next stage of his tennis journey.