The British company was the sole supplier at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games.

Tennis competitions at the Olympics is set to be held from July 27 to August 4 while Paralympic events is scheduled for August 30 to September 7.

"I am very pleased to announce Dunlop as the sole supplier of tennis balls to Paris 2024, adding another fantastic event to our plethora of top-level tournament partnerships," Ken Yamamoto, head of tennis business, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), the company responsible for producing and distributing the Dunlop brand, said.

"To announce this in 2023 during our 100 year celebration is a great honour and testament to all the R&D, hard work and vast experience that has gone in to our tennis balls over the years.

"Dunlop is dedicated to providing health and happiness through sport at all levels and abilities and we fully support and share the values and spirit the games are always played, as well as those of the ITF, especially in their continual drive to develop and grow the sport, from playground to podium.

"We are all excited for Paris 2024 and look forward to sharing and showcasing our passion, dedication and love of the game on the biggest stage for international sport."

Roland-Garros is set to be the venue for bot Olympic and Paralympic tennis competitions at Paris 2024.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) will oversee both events.

The company signed a five-year partnership with Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 2019.

It has served as the official ball of the ATP Tour and ATP Finals since and has also provided balls for clay court events such as Monte Carlo Masters, Madrid Open, Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

ITF President David Haggerty welcomed the decision.

"This is exciting news and we congratulate Dunlop on being selected as the sole supplier of tennis balls for the Olympics and Paralympics tennis events, following their success at Tokyo 2020," he said.

"Every year at our Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup events, we see how much it means for tennis players to represent their countries.

"That passion is intensified at the Olympics and Paralympics, and it always gives me great pride to watch the best players in the world battle it out for medals.

"With less than a year to go until the Olympics, and just over a year to go until the Paralympics, the next 12 months is going to be filled with anticipation."