Weekly News Roundup: Big Investments, Bigger Tournaments
Catch up on this week's headlines!
Padel is making waves worldwide—from major tournaments integrating the sport to high-profile investments and strategic partnerships driving its growth. Here’s what you need to know this week!
HEAD Renews Its Agreement as the Official Ball of the Asia Pacific Padel Tour
HEAD has extended its collaboration as the official ball provider for the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT), reinforcing its presence in the rapidly growing Asian market. This partnership covers all major APPT competitions, including the Padel Open, Grand Slam, and Master tournaments. With new, improved HEAD PADEL PRO+ and PRO S+ balls, the brand aims to ensure high-performance gameplay while supporting the sport’s regional expansion.
2025 Miami Open to Feature Padel and Wheelchair Tennis
The Miami Open presented by Itaú is breaking new ground in 2025 by incorporating padel and wheelchair tennis into its elite tournament lineup. The debut of the Publix Padel Cup, in partnership with RedPADEL and the USPA, will showcase top talent in the sport, with $65,000 in total prize money. Padel Lux, a global luxury Padel court provider, will construct three world-class courts at Hard Rock Stadium, giving fans the chance to experience top-tier competition and even try the sport themselves.
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Padel Becomes a Silicon Valley Networking Hotspot
Forget coffee shop meetings—San Francisco tech entrepreneurs are now sealing deals and making connections on the padel court. A new facility founded by Argentinian expats Lukas Tepman and Matias Gandulfo has quickly become a go-to spot for networking, attracting venture capitalists, startup founders, and engineers. This trend mirrors padel’s rise in other innovation hubs, positioning the sport as a prime space for both competition and business.
The World Padel League Debuts in Mumbai
For the first time ever, India will host an international padel tournament! The World Padel League (WPL) kicks off in Mumbai from February 5-8, 2025, bringing together 32 of the world’s best players. The event, backed by the Indian Padel Federation (IPF) and major sponsors like Maisour and Meteora Developers (Dubai), aims to introduce India’s sports community to padel and establish a foundation for the sport’s growth in the country.
Andy Murray’s Padel Investment Soars in Value
Tennis legend Andy Murray is set to cash in big as Game4Padel, the UK’s leading padel court provider, secures a £27 million valuation. The company, which also boasts investors like Liverpool FC captain Virgil van Dijk, has been pivotal in padel’s rapid UK expansion. With plans to open 10-15 new venues in the next year, Game4Padel is capitalizing on increasing demand while helping shape the future of the sport in Britain.
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Padel’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down—major tournaments, high-profile investments, and new hotspots are fueling the sport’s explosive growth.
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