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How Wimbledon Stays Elite, but Not Elitist

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The Championships at Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious of the Slams, will next year celebrate its 150th anniversary. But beyond its familiarity to even the most casual tennis fan with its grass courts, white dress code, strawberries and Pimms cups, and behind the layers of history, it’s quietly the most radical body in tennis. According to the London School of Economics, Wimbledon is the second-biggest brand in sport, just behind the Super Bowl in global recognition.
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Postcard from Mallorca

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All it took was thirty minutes in the air—we’d just hit cruising altitude when we began our descent—to transition from the vibrant streetscapes of Barcelona to the languid cadence of the Balearics. My first trip to Mallorca, taken 2002 while studying at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, was all dorm accommodations and chupitos and late-night dancefloors, so I wanted an excuse to see it again since it has become an international tennis destination, thanks to its most famous native son.
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Have Pàdel Will Travel

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Set against the backdrop of Glyfáda, a chic enclave on the Athenian Riviera, the emergence of pàdel is palpable. In a locale where sun-seekers can easily pop in for a visit to the Acropolis before dropping bags at the newest ACE hotel, and hang by the pool for a DJ set, all before hitting the beach, the courts beckon.
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Issue No. 28: Tennis is the Blueprint

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Blueprints and canvas are themes I kept coming back to as we were compiling this issue—which builds on the infrastructure of the 78’ x 36’ frame of a tennis court and radiates outwards. From glorious tennis structures surrounding the field of play to gallery walls, where celebrated artists tangle with tennis in their various mediums: this 28th edition of Racquet is dedicated to it all.
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Have Padel will Travel

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The hottest clubs around the world don’t feature EDM dancefloors or after-hour speakeasies. They’re racquet-centric, they’re wellness-affiliated, and they’re taking advantage of the fastest-growing sport on the planet. Welcome to the global network of pàdel. Set against the backdrop of Glyfáda, a chic enclave on the Athenian Riviera, the emergence of pàdel is palpable.
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Courts, regulators tackle whether “sale-leaseback” deals are actually loans

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Randee Noggle bought her house in Michigan for $151,000 in 2018. She paid cash, with inheritance left by her grandmother. During the pandemic, her family fell on hard times. Her husband’s income working in the restaurant industry dropped, and Noggle was dealing with health issues. Her disability benefits and leftover inheritance weren’t enough to cover their bills. Facing credit card debt, student loans, car payments and overdue property taxes, the Noggles were in trouble.
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