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The 92% who come back: the retention number that changes your unit economics
Padel's headline retention number is remarkable. But the real test of whether a venue keeps its players is often happening somewhere no booking platform can see: the club WhatsApp group. Eight days of one, read properly, told us more than most dashboards do in a quarter.
Is American Padel Pricing Itself Out of Its Own Boom?
Padel is growing rapidly in the United States. But with $100-plus court bookings, luxury facilities and expensive real estate becoming part of the business model, is the industry building a sport for millions — or a lifestyle product for the wealthy?
Record Crowds, Record Prize Money - So Why Is the WTA Running Out of Cash?
Reports that the WTA could record a $23 million operating loss in 2026 raise much bigger questions than the future of women’s tennis. If one of racket sports’ biggest commercial properties can attract record crowds while struggling to balance its books, what does that tell us about the economics of the industry?