Weekly News Roundup: Awards, Shake-ups, and Exciting Partnerships
Stay in the loop with this week’s biggest headlines!
From awards and tournament highlights to major partnership shake-ups, here’s everything you need to stay in the loop with the fastest-growing sport.
Padel Addict Awards 2024: The Public Has Spoken
The Padel Addict Awards celebrated the best of 2024 with over 30,000 votes. Highlights included the NOX AT10 Genius 12K winning Best Racket and Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi being crowned Best Tournament. Gustavo Pratto was named Best Coach, and the match point by Coello and Tapia in the Finals quarter-finals claimed Best Point honors.
- Read more on Padel Addict
Premier Padel Returns to Latin America
The Asunción Premier Padel P2 marked the third of six Latin American tournaments this season. Players are adapting to unique low-altitude conditions and cool temperatures in Paraguay, which slow down the ball. Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto, fresh off two tournament wins, aim to secure a third consecutive title.
- Read more on Red Bull
Jimmy Butler Hosts the Reserve Cup in Miami
NBA star Jimmy Butler takes on a new role as honorary chairman of the Reserve Cup in Miami. The event brings together 16 of the world’s top players, including Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, with celebrity captains like Derek Jeter and Andrew Schulz. Butler’s involvement underscores Padel’s growing influence in the U.S.
- Read more on Miami Herald
Anthony Joshua Joins Andy Murray in Padel Leadership
Boxing legend Anthony Joshua has invested in Team AD/vantage, the defending champions of the Hexagon Cup, alongside Andy Murray. The duo aims to boost padel's popularity in the U.K. and beyond, leveraging Joshua's star power and Murray’s padel passion. The 2025 Hexagon Cup in Madrid promises to be an even bigger spectacle.
- Read more on Forbes
Major Partnership Shake-ups Kick off the 2025 Season
The 2025 season begins with bold new pairings. Malaga’s Momo González and Álex Ruiz have new partners, while Bea González teams up with Claudia Fernández. The top-ranked pairs remain intact, setting the stage for an exciting season opener on February 10 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Read more on SUR in English
Video of the Week
As we seek to improve our game for this year, please watch this live training highlight reel of Pablo Crosetti! Augustin Tapia’s Coach. Lessons about Volley and Defense.
Thanks for catching up with us on another thrilling week in the world of Padel! As the 2025 season unfolds, the energy and momentum show no signs of slowing down. Stay with Padel Mecca for every serve, rally, and breakthrough in this fast-growing sport!