In Family We Grow

The #BabolatFamily is united by a passion for racquet sports. We’re a global community of tennis, padel, and badminton lovers that dare to drive the game forward and inspire the next generation. All around the world, Babolat’s players, coaches, employees, friends and partners share their stories.

In Family We Grow Pauline Déroulède

“To go out and achieve the greatest victory, the biggest thrills” – Pauline Déroulède

In Family We Grow Leylah Fernandez

"I asked her “What did I just say?” and she imitated me saying it!" – Leylah Fernandez

In Family We Grow Carlos Alcaraz

“There will never be another Rafa. I am Carlos.” – Carlos Alcaraz

In Family We Grow Thanasi Kokkinakis

"It was a dark place to be.” – Thanasi Kokkinakis

In Family We Grow Lucien Noguès

"A good frame with bad strings is like a Ferrari with a tractor engine" – Lucien Noguès

In Family We Grow Aska Moilimou

“If you black-out a Babolat racquet and let me play with it, I’ll know which one it is right away.” – Aska Moilimou

In Family We Grow Dominic Thiem

‘When I lost, my parents and coaches told me the main reason was the backhand’ - Dominic Thiem

In Family We Grow Rafael Nadal

‘The fact that it is a family business is something that gets me closer to them’ - Rafael Nadal

In Family We Grow Jennifer Brady

‘When’ I win a major, not ‘if’ - Jennifer Brady

In Family We Grow Stéphane Houdet

“Every disadvantage has an advantage.” – Stéphane Houdet

In Family We Grow Xinyu Wang

“I want to win a Grand Slam. That’s what I am working for.” – Xinyu Wang

In Family We Grow Sofia Kenin

“It’s my victory, my loss. I’ll take responsibility for both.” - Sofia Kenin

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The #BabolatFamily is united by a passion for racquet sports. We’re a global community of tennis, padel, and badminton lovers that dare to drive the game forward and inspire the next generation. All around the world, Babolat’s players, coaches, employees, friends and partners share their stories.