Ever wonder why, during the explosion in the last decade of extreme versions of other sports, no one came up with Extreme Tennis? Itยs because it already exists: Itยs racquetball, a sport that, when played at the highest level, is as aggressive, lusty, and bloodletting (while still retaining a modicum of sanity) as any other extreme sport out there.
The sportยs come a long way since the days of Joseph Sobek and his paddle rackets game. The technology has caught up with the racquetballerยs desire to fire precise, furious blue bullets beyond where the opponent can navigate. The sport is all angry angles, akimbo reverb, and sweat.
And the best practitioners in the world will be in Memphis November 15th through November 19th at the Choice Hotels U.S. Open. Youยll see current menยs and womenยs #1 ranked players, Jack Huczek and Rhonda Rajsich, respectively.
In addition to having the best players in the world, the Racquet Club will show off something else that canยt be seen at your local gym: a ยmade for television broadcastย portable racquetball court. Essentially, featured matches will be played ยin the round,ย on a court that provides excellent visibility not just for home viewers but also for the stadium-seated spectators. The matches will be televised on the Tennis Channel.
This year marks the 11th year the U.S. Open has been hosted by Memphisย Racquet Club. Once again, the tournament will benefit St. Jude Childrenยs Research Hospital. All told, the tournament has raised over $130,000 for the hospital.
Beat feet to the Racquet Club and see the best wall bangers in the world turn a harmless little ball into a smart missile, able to elude even the most desperate flying reach.
Choice Hotels U.S. Open is being held November 15-19 at the Racquet Club of Memphis.