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RacquetX: Inaugural Miami Event Unites Racquet Sports Industry
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Last Updated on September 10, 2025 by Daily News Staff
RacquetX, the first-ever conference for all racquet sports, has announced its landmark inaugural event in Miami from March 24-26, 2024. The event will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center and aims to capitalize on the booming racquet sports industry. With tennis, pickleball, padel, and more under one roof, RacquetX will foster collaboration and ideas among industry professionals.
The conference boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including Katrina Adams, former Chairman and President of the USTA, Thomas Shields, founder of The Dink and Upswing Sports, and Marcos Del Pilar, former USPA President and PPL Co-Founder. These industry leaders will drive conversations and share their experiences during the event.
RacquetX Announces Landmark Inaugural Event in Miami as New Conference Capitalizes on Racquet Sports Boom Tweet
RacquetX is set to be a massive takeover of the South Florida city, coinciding with the middle weekend of the Miami Open tennis tournament. This gathering presents opportunities for businesses, professionals, and sports enthusiasts alike. The conference will embrace the tremendous growth witnessed in racquet sports, with tennis, pickleball, and padel experiencing surges in participation.
Tennis has seen a 33% increase in participation since 2020, while pickleball’s popularity has grown by 59% over three years, reaching 8.9 million players in 2022. Padel, considered the world’s fastest-growing sport, boasts over 25 million players. RacquetX aims to bring together professionals and enthusiasts across various racquet sports, including squash, badminton, table tennis, and even cult sports like Platform tennis.
Co-Founder Robyn Duda emphasizes the exciting nature of the racquet sports industry and invites seasoned professionals, investors, club owners, recreation planners, and fans to experience the incredible offerings at RacquetX.
To stay updated on speakers, events, and news, visit theracquetx.com. Tickets and media passes are available, and you can follow RacquetX on Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest updates.
Sources:
- USTA – U.S. Tennis Participation Grew for Third Straight Year in 2022
- Genre – Pickleball: More Than Just the Fastest Growing Sport
- CNN – Padel: The Fastest-Growing Sport You May Not Have Heard Of
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