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A Global First for Racquet Sports
by DREW WATHEY
In what will be a home court for racquet sports , an event known as RacquetX will showcase the everincreasing interest in pickleball , tennis , and padel . All three sports are experiencing a surge in participation and popularity , and RacquetX is bringing them all together for a landmark event
March 24-26 at the Miami Beach Convention Center .
“ Racquet sports are truly one of the most exciting sectors out there right now , and this is the place to take advantage of that , whether you ’ re a seasoned industry professional , an investor , a club owner or parks and recreation planner , or even just a fan — there will be incredible experiences for everyone at RacquetX ,” said Robyn Duda , RacquetX co-founder .
Pickleball enthusiasts will be able to interact with pros on three pickleball courts with opportunities to try out new equipment and learn the fundamentals of the game . One of the featured pros at RacquetX is Andrei Daescu , a former top Romanian tennis player who ’ s now focused on the sport of pickleball .
Attendees can also meet industry professionals from other racquet sports , namely squash , badminton , table tennis and platform tennis . For more event information and tickets , visit theracquetx . com . •
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