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In 1987, the Australian poet Clive James demanded that he be brought the sweat of Argentinian tennis icon Gabriela Sabat...
07/25/2025

In 1987, the Australian poet Clive James demanded that he be brought the sweat of Argentinian tennis icon Gabriela Sabatini, writing “For I know it tastes as pure as Malvern water, Though laced with bright bubbles like the acqua minerale.”

These latest scents aren’t quite what you’d call Argentinian Goddess, writes , but the latest crop of tennis scents do manage to transport on and off the court.

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Absolute scenes at the  courtesy of our man in the capital
07/24/2025

Absolute scenes at the courtesy of our man in the capital

We’ve teamed up with the Pro Padel League to bring you a stylish guide to our favorite places to eat, drink, play and pa...
07/09/2025

We’ve teamed up with the Pro Padel League to bring you a stylish guide to our favorite places to eat, drink, play and padel in the Basque country’s most stunning escape: San Sebastián. We’ll be on the ground for the PPL’s Donostia debut, where the best athletes in the world gather to play for team glory on the Spanish coast.

Out of office.
07/04/2025

Out of office.

It’s damned hot in London right now, at the beginning of Wimbledon 2025. After a spectator fainted from the heat during ...
06/30/2025

It’s damned hot in London right now, at the beginning of Wimbledon 2025. After a spectator fainted from the heat during the five-set Alcaraz-Fognini match, we thought this prescient article from Issue 21 was in order. We at Racquet are firmly in camp shade. 🔗 in bio

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For this year’s Wimbledon, the creative team of  and  are coming to you from SW19. They’ll be hanging out with the peopl...
06/30/2025

For this year’s Wimbledon, the creative team of and are coming to you from SW19. They’ll be hanging out with the people that make the Championships so special, posh, comical, and frankly weird. Check in daily for profiles of the Wimbledon raconteurs and some curious folks from around the tennis world.

If you don’t know Nick and Maia: Nick Pachelli is the author of the best-selling book The Tennis Court. Maia Flore is a France-based visual storyteller who is obsessed with tennis (and padel).

📢GIVEAWAY ALERT📢Been a minute since we did a giveaway, so we’re dropping one ahead of 🌱The Championships🌱 with our frien...
06/28/2025

📢GIVEAWAY ALERT📢

Been a minute since we did a giveaway, so we’re dropping one ahead of 🌱The Championships🌱 with our friends from . Giveaway includes the following, all signed by Jack Draper:
🎾 Jack Draper card
🎾 Racquet Issue No. 22
🎾 Jack Draper B/W Poster (7”x11”)

To enter you must:
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3). Tag two friends you’d watch Draper’s match with

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Tennis players don’t move; they fly. As they glide across the court, their feet barely skim the ground; and when they do...
06/22/2025

Tennis players don’t move; they fly. As they glide across the court, their feet barely skim the ground; and when they do, it’s only for a split second of unshakable stillness before each stroke.

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Join us in celebrating London’s tennis season at the Fanatics Collectibles x Racquet Residency📅 Monday 23rd June, 6–8PM📍...
06/20/2025

Join us in celebrating London’s tennis season at the Fanatics Collectibles x Racquet Residency

📅 Monday 23rd June, 6–8PM
📍Fanatics Collectibles, W1B 4DY. Event entry via Glasshouse Street (back entrance), main doors for normal trade only

Racquet x PPL are making a big moment happen in Miami next week—we’ll be hosting a tennis + padel clinic at the Ritz Car...
06/14/2025

Racquet x PPL are making a big moment happen in Miami next week—we’ll be hosting a tennis + padel clinic at the Ritz Carlton on Key Biscayne as well as inviting Racquet friends & fam to the kick off the inaugural PPL tournament. We’ve got so many agenda items that we made ourselves—and you—a handy guide to playing all your favorite racquet sports (and much more) in the Sunshine State. See you out there!

Welcome to grass season! We’re celebrating with a collection of our favorite stories from the archives that take place o...
06/13/2025

Welcome to grass season! We’re celebrating with a collection of our favorite stories from the archives that take place on the most natural of surfaces, free to read all month long. From the hallowed grounds of SW19 to beginning of the Open Era on the English Seaside with a stop into Wisconsin sand dunes of all places, enjoy the fastest courts with these langourous reads.

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Whether you’re stocking up ahead of the US Open or killing it on your local court, our annual Summer Must-Have list goes...
06/12/2025

Whether you’re stocking up ahead of the US Open or killing it on your local court, our annual Summer Must-Have list goes beyond the basics. rounded up the best in fashion, wellness, and accessories to bring your warm-weather play to the next level.

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