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Racquet X Conference To Host New INTENNSE Tennis League March Player Draft

October 15, 2025 by Randy Walker Leave a Comment

INTENNSE™, the groundbreaking team-based professional tennis league, today announced that their inaugural player draft will be held on opening night of RacquetX, the world-class festival and celebration of all racquet sports scheduled to run March 13–15, 2026, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The history-making event marks tennis’s first-ever player draft, an innovative format that will see 80 athletes selected ahead of INTENNSE’s 2026 expansion from three to ten professional teams.

RacquetX is a “home court for racquet sports” festival and industry expo featuring tennis, squash, padel, pickleball, badminton, racquetball, and more.

Held over three days, attendees enjoy on-court play, product demonstrations, brand exhibits, playing clinics, and immersive content to unite enthusiasts, industry players, and the broader community under one roof.

The INTENNSE Draft will take place on March 13, following RacquetX’s showfloor hours, which run from 10 AM to 5 PM.

“It’s a privilege to host this milestone event at RacquetX, where the racquet sports community converges,” said Barry Fulcher, INTENNSE Commissioner. “They’re bringing the racquet world together just as our league positions itself at the intersection of sport, innovation, and community. Our mission goes far beyond building rosters; we’re ushering the sport into a new era of exposure, unity, and possibility.”

RacquetX CEO, Robyn Duda, said, “This draft isn’t just about building teams – it’s about rallying an industry around possibility, momentum, and collective growth. There is no more fitting stage than RacquetX to witness tennis cross into this new frontier.”

The league will be hubbed in Atlanta for the 2026 campaign, which will run from June 1 through Championship Weekend, July 30–August 2, two months of competitive, high-intensity tennis and fan-driven entertainment.

The draft will allow teams to build their rosters with new talent entering the league.

Under INTENNSE’s compensation structure, athletes can earn up to $70,000 over the two-month season, including base salaries ranging from $14,000 to $40,000, plus a share of team prize money (up to $30,000 per player). This model underscores the league’s philosophy of combining competitive intensity with sustainable professional opportunity.

The application process for the draft is now open. Submissions are due by January 31, 2026. Finalists will be invited to interviews and evaluation events leading up to the live draft at RacquetX.

INTENNSE will also host the Draft Surge Series, a three-event tour where top-tier tennis players will compete for draft eligibility. Dates will be announced soon.

INTENNSE is expanding its professional coaching ranks for the 2026 season, seeking top-tier talent to guide the new teams.

To apply as a player or coach visit register to play or coach.

About INTENNSE:

INTENNSE is entering its second season with a planned expansion from three to 10 professional teams. The league features a fast-paced, team-based format designed to elevate both player performance and fan engagement. With simplified scoring, nonstop action, and an immersive environment, INTENNSE is bringing new energy and a new narrative to the sport of tennis. Learn more at www.intennse.com.

Follow INTENNSE:

Instagram: @INTENNSEtennis

Twitter/X: @INTENNSEtennis

Facebook: /INTENNSE

About RacquetX
RacquetX is a “home court for racquet sports” festival and industry expo featuring tennis, squash, padel, pickleball, badminton, racquetball, and more. RacquetX Over three days, attendees enjoy on-court play, product demonstrations, brand exhibits, playing clinics, and immersive content. RacquetX Held March 13–15, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, RacquetX aims to unite enthusiasts, industry players, and the broader community under one roof. RacquetX

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Racquet X Conference Surpasses Expectations In Its Second Year

April 1, 2025 by Randy Walker Leave a Comment

Held over three days from March 22-24 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, RacquetX surpassed expectations, welcoming 5000+ attendees (a 150% increase from 2024 including motorola raze Miami P1 attendees, 127 exhibiting brands (up from 86 last year), over 128 speakers across two immersive stages, and 12 courts for activations featuring more than 280 hours of programming. A squash court was introduced for the first time in this year’s event, in a nod to the sport’s upcoming LA28 Olympic debut.

This year’s event coincided with the Miami Open Tennis, Premier Padel’s U.S. debut, and DUPR’s College Pickleball Regional Tournament, turning Miami into a genuine racquet sports hub for one unforgettable and unprecedented week.

Among the standout moments was the Inaugural Club Summit, a powerful gathering of more than 200 club owners, general managers, directors and investors, where the future of club development and racquet sport integration was discussed in depth. The Start-Up Pitch Competition drew high praise, as 10 finalists selected from 31 applicants pitched live to a panel of investors in a Shark Tank-style showdown, with SportAI being crowned the winner.

The NPL X-Clubs Inter-Club Tournament brought competitive play to the forefront as padel and pickleball clubs battled for national bragging rights, with the crowd atmosphere electric throughout the weekend. Women’s Day featured a full court takeover, celebrating women in racquet sports through exclusive programming, player appearances, and thought-provoking panels on leadership and equity.

Speaker sessions drew large audiences, from Inside the Athlete’s Mind with top professionals to discussions on Investing in the Future of Racquet Sports and a session centered on Racquet Tourism, giving attendees front-row access to some of the brightest voices in the industry.

RacquetX 2025 welcomed participants from over 25 countries and hosted more than 50 media outlets. Robyn Duda, Co-Founder of RacquetX said: “RacquetX has grown into a central meeting point for the racquet sports world. There’s something powerful about bringing people from every part of the industry into one space—this week showed what’s possible when we do that, and it showed that ‘the racquets collective’ is very much a thing, and an emerging trend of our times.”

Racquet X “Festival of Racquet Sports” Returns To Miami Beach

March 21, 2025 by Randy Walker Leave a Comment

Racquet X, America’s “festival of racquet sports” has announced an all-star line-up for its eagerly-anticipated second edition March 22-24, 2025.

With an anticipated 5,000 guests descending on the Miami Beach International Convention Center for the 2025 edition––an increase on the 2,000 guests at last year’s event––attendees of RacquetX can expect a series of significant highlights, including:

125+ Industry-Leading Brands – A major leap from last year’s 86 brands, showcasing the latest in racquet sports innovation, technology, and performance.

Inaugural Club Summit – A first-of-its-kind gathering of 200 club owners, operators, GMs, and investors, shaping the future of racquet clubs nationwide.

Start-Up Pitch Competition – Think Shark Tank, but for racquet sports! 10 dynamic companies (selected from 31 applicants) will pitch to industry investors.

National Padel League XClubs Inter-Club Tournament – A competitive showdown in both padel and pickleball, spotlighting elite inter-club competition.

Women’s Day Court Takeover – A celebration of women driving the sport forward, featuring exclusive programming.

Kids’ Day featuring Nike Sport Camps – Introducing the next generation to the joy of racquet sports with engaging activities and coaching.

Held during the middle weekend of the Miami Open tennis across March 22-24 2024, RacquetX is at the heart of what’s now become known as “America’s Racquets Week” in what will once again be a huge racquet sports takeover of the South Florida city.

Adding to the sense of Miami in March becoming the global racquet sports industry’s top of week of the year, will be Premier Padel’s debut tournament in the United States, taking place just next door to RacquetX in Hall B in the Miami Beach International Convention Center from March 17th – 23rd. The DUPR College Tour in Pickleball will also be held on March 22nd at RacquetX. Along with these anchor tournaments, there are many events being hosted throughout the week bringing the industry together.

RacquetX Co-Founder, Robyn Duda said: “Miami Beach is the place to be if you are a business owner, player or fan of racquet sports. RacquetX is so grateful for the strong support of Miami Beach, the industry, and our partners for making this event and America’s Racquets Week electrifying. The energy leading into the week is palpable and can’t be missed!”

Miami Beach Mayor, Steven Meiner said: “With world-class events like RacquetX, we are reinforcing our commitment to making Miami Beach the global fitness capital of the world—where athletes, enthusiasts, and industry leaders come together to shape the future of sports and wellness.”

Few tickets remain. To secure your place, visit www.theracquetx.com/registration

About RacquetX

The brainchild of events strategist Robyn Duda and entrepreneur/investor Marco Giberti, and now entering its second year, RacquetX is the first all-racket-sports experience, featuring tennis, pickleball, padel, squash, racketball, table tennis, badminton, pop tennis, and more.

As the headline feature of America’s Racquets Week, RacquetX includes over 100 speakers, an Expo with hundreds of new products, services, and technologies, and nine courts at the Miami Convention Center for tournaments, demos, and fan activities. www.theracquetx.com