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Inspired by Wimbledon, thousands of people will find themselves reminiscing about their love for tennis before instinctively typing those all-important words into Google: “Tennis courts near me.” Bingo. That’s the moment clubs and coaches need to be ready for… are you?

The World Cup is arguably one of the greatest and most influential sporting events in the world, but its influence extends far beyond football. Every four years, it inspires millions of people to become more active, creating an opportunity for tennis, padel and countless other sports to welcome new players through their doors.

Wood & Ham was delighted to partner with Project Padel Co., a new venture with an ambitious vision: to make padel a more sustainable sport while encouraging players to make environmentally conscious choices both on and off the court.

A look back at Wood & Ham’s top highlights of 2025 — from the LTA Padel National Championships and Surrey County merch to webinars, team growth and para-standing tennis.