Since I became president of the FIR in Aug 2018, I have always thought it was vital for us as an international federation to acknowledge the importance of climate change. The FIR organises and promote…
Change of Date for SWT Racketfest in Leipzig + Champions League 2020
For various reasons, SWT Racketfest + the Champions League in Leipzig will NOT take place from 12th – 14th June – these will now take place on the following dates in 2020: Champions League…
December Rankings: Schopf to Career High; Jacobsen Enters Top-10
The December World Rankings have been released following the World Singles Championships. Emanuel Schopf is the big winner, moving up to No.5, a career-high ranking. Meanwhile, in the Women’s World Ra…
Begin 2020 in Style with the Vienna New Year Classics
The 2020 FIR World Tour begins on the 3rd of January with the 10. Vienna New Year Classics. Held at Tennis Point Vienna from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th January, this tournament returns to its special pla…
Only 60 Spots in Luxembourg Open; Entry Re-opens Sunday Dec 8 at 8:00am CET
The online entry for the Luxembourg Open has temporarily been closed to give everyone the same chance of registering. Please note that due to the size of the venue, the tournament has a limit of 60 pl…
Host Success and Historic Moments: World Champs Open Singles
We’ve sadly reached the end of our World Championship reports but we couldn’t end without addressing the biggest categories of all – the Open Singles. With draws stretching as high as 64, this is the …
Juniors World Champs Singles: The Future’s Very Bright!
The World Championships is always special, but one thing it really brings out is the full spectrum of Racketlon, players competing in the Open Singles, the Vets classes and also the junior classes. Al…
Juniors Team Titles Spread Among Nations
There were three junior team events, the U13s, U16s and U21s at the 2019 FIR World Team Championships. Six different nations secured the nine spots on the podium, a wonderful diversity that highlights…
Seniors Singles: Familiar Faces and First Time Champions
Across the 11 seniors categories from +40s to +70s there were many familiar names on the World Championships podium. In particular, Swiss Esther Dubendorfer (Women’s +45s) and Britain’s Jo…
Seehofer and Ratzer Retain World Championship Titles
Christine Seehofer and Jesper Ratzer have both retained their World Championship crowns at the 2019 World Singles Championships. Christine Seehofer defeated Isabelle Bramhall in a superb final while J…