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Racket One
Tennis Industry Magazine
Vilnius, Lithuania
© 2024-2025

Pavel Petko

Editor-in-Chief of Racket One. Connect on LinkedIn.
Categories Game Insights

Petra Kvitova left with dignity, but without the industry’s applause

Posted on 26 August 202526 August 2025by Pavel Petko
The Czech player, who turned 35 this year, announced her retirement after a first-round defeat at the US Open. A straightforward scoreline, a short press conference, some tears an…
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Categories Game Insights

How Sinner’s illness in Cincinnati fuels criticism of ATP

Posted on 19 August 202519 August 2025by Pavel Petko
The Cincinnati final, meant to be one of August’s headline events, ended almost before it began. Jannik Sinner, struggling throughout twenty minutes of play in the heat, told …
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Categories Game Insights

Saved break points matter. One detail sets Sabalenka and Rybakina apart in the Top 10

Posted on 16 August 202516 August 2025by Pavel Petko
A quick dive into one key statistic that helps us look at the World No. 1’s loss to Elena Rybakina (4–6, 3–6) from a different angle. One of the standout matches in the early r…
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Categories Industry Trends

Why Stella Artois invests in tennis, where no one drinks beer

Posted on 9 May 202516 July 2025by Pavel Petko
Stella Artois has joined the ATP Tour as a gold partner. At first glance, it’s a surprising move: a beer brand partnering with one of the most sober sports. …
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Categories Tennis Gear

USA vs. China: is the tennis market facing a racket shortage?

Posted on 11 April 202516 July 2025by Pavel Petko
Although US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs, he is still imposing a general 10% tariff. Moreover, this does not currently apply to China, where…
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Categories Courts & Clubs

How many tennis clubs are in the world? The US still on top — see the list by country

Posted on 25 January 202529 January 2025by Pavel Petko
The International Tennis Federation has revealed the number of tennis clubs worldwide today. Its report compiles data from 199 tennis nations. Racket One analyzed the findings and…
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Categories Industry Trends

How popular is tennis in Europe and worldwide? Insights from the ITF report

Posted on 8 December 202415 March 2025by Pavel Petko
Tennis doubles match on a grass court, highlighting the sport's global popularity
Exploring the popularity of grassroots tennis in European countries and worldwide based on the Global Tennis Report 2024 from the International Tennis Federation. Tennis is one…
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Categories Courts & Clubs

A tournament held in Turkey has determined Europe’s top tennis clubs

Posted on 19 November 202426 January 2025by Pavel Petko
The European Masters Club Championships, featuring tennis club teams from across Europe, was held over two weeks from 28 October to 9 November in Belek, Turkey, at the Megasaray T…
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Categories News

Veli Lošinj 2024: Major MT1000 senior tennis tournament held in Croatia

Posted on 9 June 202414 August 2025by Pavel Petko
The tournament was held under the auspices of the ITF, with the status of European Masters Championships (former European Senior Championships) and the auto-title category MT1000,…
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Categories Tennis Lifestyle

Tennis courts in Vilnius: a cozy old town infused with creative energy

Posted on 13 April 202416 March 2025by Pavel Petko
A trip to Vilnius is a great idea for tennis lovers, whether in the height of summer or the middle of winter. The city offers numerous outdoor and indoor courts, with the SEB Aren…
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