About Us - Classic City Racquet Sports | An Athens, GA Stringing Shop Built on Trust
Our story · Athens, Georgia

Strung by hand.
Trusted by name.

For more than ten years, players around Athens have brought us their racquets. We treat every one like it is our own. That is the whole idea.

20,265
Racquets strung
10+ yrs
Serving Athens
1-on-1
Always personal
Close-up of a tennis racquet string bed at Classic City Racquet Sports in Athens, GA
Est.
Locally ownedRight here in Athens
A racquet on a workbench during a string job
How it started

It began with one simple thing: a love for the game and a knack for getting a racquet just right.

Classic City Racquet Sports grew out of years on the court and many more at the stringing machine. What started as helping a few friends turned into a shop the whole Athens tennis community now trusts.

We are not a big box store. There is no long line and no rushed work. When you bring in a racquet, you talk to a real person who knows the tools, knows the sport, and cares how you play. That is how it has always been, and how it will stay.

A racquet is a personal thing. When someone hands me theirs, they are trusting me with how their next match feels. I do not take that lightly.
Chris ClarkOwner & Stringer
Master stringer Chris Clark stringing a tennis racquet in Athens, Georgia
Meet the owner

Chris Clark

Owner & Master Stringer

Chris has spent years learning what makes a racquet feel great. He has strung thousands of them, for first-timers and tournament players alike, and he brings the same care to each one.

When you come in, you work with Chris. Not a counter. Not a chain. Just an expert who loves the sport and wants to help you play your best.

  • 20,265 racquets strung
  • Deep knowledge of strings
  • Works with every level
  • Honest, friendly advice
What we stand for

The values behind every string job.

These are the simple things we promise to every player who walks through the door.

Trust

Your racquet is in good hands. We do the job right and we stand behind it.

Craftsmanship

Years at the machine show in the work. Clean, even, and built to last.

Honest Advice

We tell you what you need, not what costs the most. No pressure, ever.

Local Roots

We are part of Athens. Your wins are our wins, on and off the court.

The journey

Built one racquet at a time.

Our story is not flashy. It is steady, honest work that adds up over the years.

In the early days

It started with the game

A love for tennis and a feel for the gear. The first string jobs were for friends and fellow players.

Word got around

The shop took root in Athens

More players came. They told their teammates. A small shop became a trusted local name.

Over the years

Thousands of racquets later

We have strung over 20,265 racquets, and a lot of happy players keep coming back.

Today

Still here, still personal

Same care. Same hands. Serving players across Athens and Northeast Georgia, one racquet at a time.

20,265
Racquets strung with care
10+ yrs
Serving the Athens community
100%
Players treated like neighbors
Part of Athens

More than a shop. A part of the game here.

We love this town and the players in it. From weekend hitters to high school teams to lifelong club players, we are proud to keep Athens swinging.

Stop by, say hello, and bring your racquet. You will leave with gear you trust and a shop that knows your name.

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Tennis court and net on a sunny day