Racquet or Racket ???

Published on 14 October 2024 at 12:51

What is the difference between the spelling racquet and racket?

The spelling "racquet" is more common in Britain and is used in some sports, such as tennis, squash, racquetball, and badminton

The standard American spelling is "racket".

The International Tennis Federation uses the original spelling, "racket", which dates back to the 16th century.

The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) uses the spelling "racket" for the sports equipment.

"Racquet" is a French-influenced variant that appeared in the 19th century.

 

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