CompaniesJapanese sportswear maker eyes high-quality research through tie-up with French labASICS plans to boost its R&D for tennis gear targeting top athletes. (Photo by Atsushi Ooka)YUNA OSAWAJune 17, 2026 03:38 JSTKOBE, Japan -- Japanese sportwear maker ASICS's European arm said Tuesday it has formed a dedicated research and development facility to work on tennis products for top athletes, partnering with a sports science institution in France.