3 major players collaborating with Swing Racquet + Paddle

Wilson, Good to Great, and “Top Chef” star Fabio Viviani are joining the multi-racket sports complex.

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Chef Fabio Viviani has more than 50 restaurants nationwide.

Photo by Megija Vevere, courtesy of Swing Racquet + Paddle

Swing Racquet + Paddle — an under construction “sportstainment” complex serving up tennis, pickleball, padel, ping pong, and beach tennis — recently announced collaborations with three major industry leaders.

Wilson Sporting Goods , a sports equipment manufacturer based in Chicago, will open a brick-and-mortar retail shop for multi-racket sports, complete with a Wilson Stringing Bar for tennis rackets. The Swing campus will also be a testing ground for Wilson’s new technology-driven experiences including AR, VR, and gamification.

Stockholm-based Good to Great Tennis Academy is bringing its tennis training to Raleigh, establishing its North American presence. The program has coached players like Maria Sakkari , currently ranked No. 8 in the world, and three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka .

Foodies, get ready. Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani is joining Swing to lead its food and beverage program. The “Top Chef” star will create a menu featuring shareable, “better-for-you” dishes with high-quality ingredients.

Learn more about Swing’s flagship campus , slated to open in Raleigh next year.

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Anne — originally from Annapolis, Maryland and based in Roanoke, Virginia — joined 6AM City as a City Editor for RALtoday in January 2022. She is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and has contributed to publications including Garden & Gun and Washingtonian. When Anne’s not writing, she’s hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains, practicing hot yoga, or finding her new favorite foodie spot.