Racket One on 10 February 2025
Rafael Nadal Academy’s capitalization reaches $217 million
A new deal with a strategic investor has provided insight into the valuation of Rafael Nadal’s main business after his playing career. Nadal has sold 44.9% of his academy’s shares to the Spanish investment firm GPF Capital for €94.1 million, but this does not mean he has stepped back from...Racket One on 21 January 2025
Women’s tennis participation in Europe is below the global average
The number of women playing tennis in European countries seems to be lower than in some other regions of the world, which is a cause for concern. According to a report by the International Tennis Federation, women's participation in tennis remains a global challenge. In particular, the...Racket One on 18 December 2024
Clara Tauson: Despite injuries, she opens the path to a big comeback
At Racket One, we believe that breakthroughs in professional tennis deserve recognition beyond the intense battles of the top 10. Clara Tauson, our Women’s Discovery of the Year, is a perfect example. The 21-year-old Danish talent reminded us of her potential in 2024, overcoming two tough...Racket One on 13 December 2024
Jack Draper: A breakthrough season that proved his potential
Our men’s discovery of the year: Racket One reflects on the tennis highlights of 2024. This year, Jack Draper finally proved — above all to himself — that the discussions about his remarkable abilities were justified. We delve into Draper's key achievements and explore what makes his season...Racket One on 1 November 2024
Junior Masters in Monte Carlo: UK leads with two titles, followed by Romania
The Monte-Carlo Country Club was full of excitement from October 23 to 26 as it hosted the 2024 Tennis Europe Junior Masters. This round-robin tournament brought together the best boys and girls from across Europe in the 14 and 16 & Under age groups, all competing for one of the biggest...Racket One on 1 October 2024
European Junior Championships: Romania claimed three trophies
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Founder of a tennis partner app discusses the main challenge
The app, called Hitch Player Finder, helps tennis and pickleball players find courts nearby and match them with opponents to play with.Racket One on 19 August 2024
Carlos Alcaraz will be the hero of the new issue of Marvel comics
A comic book will be released in time for the US Open to inspire kids to start playing tennis.Racket One on 15 August 2024
The number of tennis clubs in Germany has dropped by 14% in the last twenty years
Thousands of tennis clubs have shut down during this time, and new ones are opening less frequently. According to the portal Statista, which cites the German Tennis Association, there were 10,148 tennis clubs in Germany in 2003, but by 2023, this number had fallen to just 8,731. Even more...Racket One on 28 July 2024









