Weekly News Roundup: From Summit Talks to Championship Walks
This week, Padel shows what reach looks like on every level
Padel’s rise is no longer a trend to watch, it’s a reality being built, played, and lived around the world. Whether it’s global summits in Barcelona, title runs in Buenos Aires, or courts popping up in quiet corners of North Yorkshire, the sport continues to expand its reach and meaning. This week’s stories showcase how Padel is thriving across various levels, including professional, personal, and everything in between.
Casa Del Padel Opens in North Yorkshire
Padel and pickleball officially land in Malton with the launch of Casa Del Padel at Malton Enterprise Park. Spearheaded by ex-York City star Andy McMillan and developers Sean and Sue Harrison, the new indoor venue includes two padel courts, one pickleball court, and a 24/7 gym. The launch drew local legends and a crowd excited to embrace the fastest-growing racquet sports in the world.
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Top Seeds Reclaim Glory in Buenos Aires P1
At the Buenos Aires Premier Padel P1, top seeds Arturo Coello–Agustín Tapia and Ariana Sánchez–Paula Josemaría silenced doubts with commanding 6–2, 6–2 finals victories. Tapia and Coello overcame Navarro–Bergamini to win their fourth title of the year, while Sánchez and Josemaría brought their season total to three, closing the gap with rivals Triay and Brea. A record-breaking 16,000 fans witnessed the spectacle, solidifying Buenos Aires as a spiritual home for padel.
Barcelona Hosts the Padel World Summit 2025
From May 27 to 29, the Fira Barcelona Gran Via welcomed 6,000 professionals and 150 exhibitors for the Padel World Summit. With conference panels, exhibitions, product demos, and investor forums, the summit spotlighted innovation and global growth. Eight full padel courts transformed the venue into a vibrant hub for strategic connections and product showcases, reinforcing Barcelona’s role as a central node in padel’s international expansion.
Vinícius Jr. Names Padel His Second Love
Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. revealed that if not for football, his full-time career would’ve been on the padel court. The Brazilian winger plays often with friends and coaches, and even has a home court. He credits the sport for sharpening his reflexes, coordination, and explosiveness—all traits that mirror his football style. As padel’s reach grows across Spain and Latin America, elite athletes like Vinícius are helping push its visibility even higher.
- Read more on Real Madrid Confidencial
David Beckham Makes Padel a Family Ritual
David Beckham has fully embraced padel as both a fitness staple and bonding activity with his family. Frequently playing with his son Romeo—who recently won an LTA Grade 4 competition—Beckham credits the sport for keeping him fit and competitive well into his 50s. Their matches and playful banter on social media continue to raise the sport’s profile in the UK and beyond, proving padel’s cultural pull even among global icons.
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When champions return to form in Buenos Aires, investors gather in Barcelona, and padel becomes part of the Beckhams’ and Vinícius’ daily life, the message is clear. The sport is not emerging quietly. It is being lived, backed, and built everywhere.
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