Weekly News Roundup: U.S. Breakout Momentum, Community Impact, and Rolex signs Arturo
Padel is on a roll this week.
This week’s coverage shows Padel moving from momentum to structure. The U.S. market is defining how clubs grow sustainably, global brands are signaling long-term confidence, and community-led initiatives are showing tangible benefits beyond competition.
Below are the stories shaping landscape this week.
U.S. Padel Growth through the lens of Juan Martín Díaz
Former world No. 1 Juan Martín Díaz explains why padel is accelerating in the U.S., citing accessibility, tactical depth, and its doubles format. He stresses that lasting success comes from building community, not simply adding more courts.
- Read more on Yahoo Creators
Rolex validates Padel’s Top Tier
Rolex has signed world No. 1 Arturo Coello, marking a milestone for Padel’s global positioning. The partnership places padel alongside sports already established within elite luxury sponsorship circles.
- Read more on Padel Addict
Padel-specific Apparel begins to define its own Identity
As Padel surpasses 35 million players globally, brands like Pulco are questioning whether the sport needs its own aesthetic. Founders argue padel apparel should reflect its urban, social culture rather than borrowing from traditional tennis performance wear.
- Read more on Financial Times
Travel-driven Destinations gain Prominence
From Miami to Montauk, padel courts are increasingly part of curated travel experiences. Luxury clubs, hotel-integrated courts, and destination programming highlight how padel continues to blend sport, lifestyle, and tourism.
- Read more on Yahoo Creators
Padel as Therapy and Community Support
In North Yorkshire, weekly Padel sessions for people living with Parkinson’s are improving mobility, mental clarity, and social connection. Several participants are now training for international competition, reinforcing padel’s accessibility and real-world impact.
- Read more on The Padel Paper
Highlights
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Taken together, these stories reflect padel’s current phase of growth. Expansion is becoming more deliberate, brand interest more strategic, and community impact more visible. The sport is not just spreading. It is settling in.
And Padel Mecca is here to spread the beauty of this sport.