At RacquetX in South Florida, Florida Tennis connected with Cym Larkin, a tennis content creator blending a background in film and creativity with a renewed passion for the sport. Surrounded by brands, players, and emerging racquet sports, the setting provided a fitting backdrop for a conversation about Cym’s journey into tennis, her perspective on content creation, and the aspirations for both her career and the sport. Cym’s story highlights how tennis continues to evolve through many new voices and creative expression.
“I started playing tennis when I was a kid. I played from about 9 to about 12 years old, and then I took a break, focused on lacrosse for a little bit, and then came back to it about 4, 5 years ago and, and fell back in love with it. I’ve literally been obsessed every day.”
That return to the sport would then merge with her professional background, creating a lane that allowed her to combine two different interests into one focused direction.
“I come from the background of TV and film as well, so I wanted to merge my creativity with tennis and racquet sports just so that I could do both. I felt like I needed the balance. I got into doing content creation and tennis about a year and a half ago and it’s been a really cool journey.”
As that journey developed, Cym began to find her space within the tennis content world, leaning into a niche that reflects both her creative instincts and her presence at major events.
“My favorite experiences have been going to the tournaments with brands and being able to like rock the different apparel and all the different rooms I get to go in… that has been so much fun… it’s cool being the one who’s really honing in on fashion and looks.”
Her perspective as a creator is shaped by more than just participation, focusing instead on how tennis is presented and how it can continue to evolve culturally.
“Just naturally being born as a creative and a performer, being able to just put the two together is really what inspires me. Racquet sports is growing so much right now, and specifically tennis, the culture behind tennis has not been innovative in a way; this is the way to make tennis innovative… bring this new fresh energy to it.”
That approach also reflects a desire to highlight a different side of the sport, one that balances its competitive nature with a more expressive and accessible identity.
“It’s a very serious sport, but at the same time, there’s so much fun and life in it that I don’t think it showcased as much, especially because it is so serious. So it’s cool to see all the new things that are coming with it.”
Looking ahead, Cym’s goals reflect both a return to competition and continued growth within the content and brand space.
“My goal is, as a player, just to get back out there, get on the tour and really start dominating. I’ve taken a lot of time to focus on my mental [health] and really building up as a player and then also continuing to connect, network, and grow with different brands.”
Her outlook on the near future also points to broader changes within the space, both for creators and for the sport itself.
“I think we’re in a really vulnerable spot right now and within the next couple of months, I think we’ll see a lot of new faces and a lot of new deals that are going to come and give people more opportunity.”
From early beginnings on the court to building a presence within tennis content, Cym Larkin’s story reflects a growing shift in how the sport is experienced and shared. It is a path shaped by creativity and driven by a focus on bringing a fresh perspective to tennis culture while continuing to grow within it. For more from Cym Larkin, watch the full interview below.
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Written by Assistant Editor Alex Binstok. Photo’s courtesy of Cym Larkin.