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Growing Tennis Around the World Through Stories, Video & Travel.

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🎾 Personal Stories

Highlight local tennis players, clubs, and communities from around the world.

🌍 City/Country Guides

Explore how tennis is played in different cities and countries around the world.

📈 Grow The Game

Enable coaches, get age-appropriate equipment for kids, and teaching character-building skills.

Featured image about playing pickleball in Vientiane, Laos guide.

Asia,Laos,Pickleball

Where To Play Pickleball In Laos: A Guide For Visitors

ByEric Asia,Laos,Pickleball

One thing I’ve noticed over my travels around the world is the spread of joy and passion for pickleball. And...

Featured image for article about playing tennis in Luang Prabang, Laos. Image has Laos flag, with a Lao tennis player and an American tennis player, with text "Tennis in Luang Prabang, Laos."

Asia,Laos

Tennis in Luang Prabang, Laos: A Guide For Visitors

ByEric Asia,Laos

Ever wanted to play tennis in a hidden gem destination? Well, you may not think of Laos as a tourist...

Tennis Courts and Pickleball in Da Nang, Vietnam

Asia,Vietnam

A Helpful Guide To Playing Tennis in Da Nang, Vietnam

ByEric Asia,Vietnam

The city of Da Nang in central Vietnam has become an increasingly popular destination for travelers looking to play tennis...

Krakow Tennis Guide to courts by Eric Claggett, thumbnail

Europe,Poland

Tennis in Krakow, Poland: Where to Play & Best Clubs

ByEric Europe,Poland

Nestled in the middle of the rich tapestry of Poland’s cultural heritage and vibrant cityscape lies Krakow, an enchanting city...

26 court tennis club in Buenos Aires Argentina - called GEBA

Argentina,Latin America

The Ultimate Guide to Playing Tennis in Buenos Aires, Argentina

ByEric Argentina,Latin America

Are you looking to play tennis in Buenos Aires, Argentina? I’ve got you covered because I spent a whole month...

Picture of two pretty women on a tennis court trying to lose weight.

Blog

Is Tennis Good for Losing Weight? Yes, but it depends on…

ByEric Blog

As an active tennis player for over 20 years, tennis has helped me tremendously to stay in good shape and...

About Eric

I’m Eric, the guy behind Primal Tennis. I travel the world seeking out tennis in its rawest, most local form — from small towns to big cities, wherever the real, non-commercialized version of the game lives. I play with people from every background and skill level, and share how tennis shows up in every corner of the globe.