Weekly News Roundup: Ending the Year the Way only Padel Can!
Dive into the highlights of this year's incredible final week!
Wrap up the year with the latest in Padel, from schedule updates and major upsets to sport legends playing the sport—2024 ended on a high note!
Premier Padel Tour Expands to 16 Countries in 2025
The Qatar-backed Premier Padel Tour announced its 2025 calendar, unveiling a year-long schedule of 24 tournaments across 16 countries. Notable stops include Doha, Miami, Buenos Aires, Cancun, and Germany, reflecting the tour's global expansion. The season opens with the Riyadh Season P1 in February and concludes with the finals in Barcelona in December, featuring the top 16 ranked players. According to International Padel Federation President Luigi Carraro, this milestone underlines padel’s Olympic ambitions and its rapid growth worldwide.
- Read more on Doha News
Buenos Aires to Host Premier Padel Event
The Premier Padel Tour is making its highly anticipated debut in Buenos Aires in May 2025. As part of its expanded calendar, the event will be held at a yet-to-be-announced venue and is one of several new locations on the tour, including Miami and Cancun. The Buenos Aires P1 event showcases the tour's growing presence in South America, reinforcing its commitment to bringing padel to new global audiences. The stop in Argentina highlights the sport’s increasing traction in diverse markets.
- Read more on Footboom
South Africa Joins the Padel Craze
Padel has captured the imagination of South Africa, with over 100,000 players and more than 600 courts across 206 clubs nationwide. The sport gained momentum during the pandemic and continues to expand, thanks to initiatives like Padel4Good, which raises funds for local charities. Virgin Active Padel Club projects significant growth, expecting nearly 100 courts by mid-2025. Experts attribute the sport’s success to its accessibility for players of all levels and its blend of social and fitness elements.
- Read more on Africa News
Nieto and Sanz Shock Padel Fans in Premier Padel Finals
Coki Nieto and Jon Sanz staged an incredible comeback to win the Premier Padel Finals 2024, dethroning the dominant pair Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello. After losing the first set, Nieto and Sanz saved two match points in the second before triumphing in the decisive third set. The victory marked the end of Tapia and Coello's 47-match winning streak, delivering one of the most memorable upsets in padel history.
- Read more on Q’hubo
Serena Williams Takes on Padel Post-Retirement
Tennis legend Serena Williams has embraced padel as part of her post-retirement activities. Sharing her experience on social media, Williams revealed her competitive side as she played four sets, humorously acknowledging her frustration after losing one. Her involvement underscores padel’s growing appeal and could help boost its visibility worldwide.
- Read more on Sportskeeda
Video of the Week
Relive this incredible upset comeback in the Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona! — ending the year with an unforgettable bang!
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