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From private courts in Monaco to members-only training facilities in Tokyo — we gained access so you don't have to wonder what's behind those doors.
There are clubs you join for the networking. Then there are clubs you join because they represent the absolute pinnacle of what sport, luxury, and exclusivity can be when combined without compromise. We spent three months gaining access to five of the world's most coveted sporting establishments.
The Monaco Racquet Club sits on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean. Its six clay courts are maintained by a full-time team of four. Membership is by invitation only, and the waiting list — when it existed — was closed in 2019. The lounge serves a single champagne label, chosen annually by the membership committee.
"Membership isn't about access to a facility. It's about access to a standard of living that most people don't know exists."
Tokyo's Roppongi Athletic Society operates on a different philosophy. Where Monaco prizes heritage, Roppongi prizes performance. Their recovery suite — featuring cryotherapy, infrared saunas, and altitude simulation chambers — is used by three current Olympic athletes who train here in the off-season.
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