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    it’s getting harder to find a tennis court in shanghai — article by Marc-Olivier Arnold

    published in jing daily · china strategy

    it’s getting harder to find a tennis court in shanghai

    as sport becomes part of everyday life in china, the more interesting commercial story may be what happens when people keep coming back.

    written by marc-olivier arnold6 october 2026

    shanghai’s crowded tennis courts point to a broader shift: sport in china is becoming less of an occasional spectacle and more of a recurring part of everyday life. for brands, landlords and operators, the opportunity extends beyond sponsoring the event itself. it lies in the hours around the match, and in the products, services and spaces people return to week after week. when participation becomes habit, relevance is built through repetition rather than a single moment of attention.
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