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From the Trenches of the World’s Most Obscure Racquet Sport

Stické tennis was invented in the 1870s in England, i’s a hodge-podge of tennis, squash, and real tennis. The game disappeared after the First World War. Just two courts are still playable. Yes, stické is the world’s most obscure racquet sport.

By by James Zug, photos by Tom Parker, and James Zug

5:43 PM EDT on April 17, 2026

Jump into the elevator. 

Stické tennis was invented in the 1870s in England. It’s a hodge-podge of tennis, squash, and real tennis. Brits built about 50 courts around the world, mostly in England. The game disappeared after the First World War. Just two courts are still playable. 

Ding. Yes, stické is the world’s most obscure racquet sport.