Abstract: A universal rack for tennis rackets, squash rackets, badminton rackets, paddle ball rackets, and racketball rackets is provided. The rack includes an elongate horizontal member having an elongate slot extending longitudinally thereof having an opening extending from one side of the slot to the adjacent edge of the elongate member. The rack includes a vertical plate extending downwardly from the other edge of the elongate member. Receptacles project from the plate on each side of a vertical line through the opening and are of a size to receive cans of tennis balls, or balls used in paddle ball, squash, or racketball, or birds used in badminton.