ABOUT RACQUET WAR
Racquet War was first started in 2009 by Oakley Foy and Robin Barringer. The first destination tournaments were held once a year at the Saddlebrook Resort, just outside of Tampa, FL. Over the next couple of years, Racquet War tried many different formats, including NTRP division, age divisions, World Team Tennis, and even prize money events, in all different cities like Houston and Atlanta. Everything was “kind of” successful already, but they took off when Oakley developed the Waterfall Bracket format which is still in use today. It was developed with the players in mind, allowing anyone to play with anyone; their NTRP’s didn’t matter anymore.
At Racquet War, we’re all about fun, friends, and tennis. Our tournaments are open to all levels and designed for mixed and women’s doubles players aged 18 and up. While our events won’t affect your USTA rating, you can still expect plenty of friendly competition on court. Each tournament is more than just a match—it’s a vacation experience, complete with great resort deals, social events, and the chance to make lifelong tennis friends.
In addition to our tournaments, we also offer Racquet War Experiences—fully curated tennis vacations with everything included. Our tournaments typically run 3 to 4 days, and players can choose to pay just the entry fee or bundle it with a discounted stay at one of our partner resorts. We host events in destinations like South Carolina, Florida, Palm Springs, the Bahamas, and Cancun. Our Experiences, on the other hand, are 4 to 7-night adventures featuring a full itinerary of tennis lessons, excursions, food, drinks, and more. From Napa Valley to Italy to Germany, we take care of the planning so you can just show up and play.