The countdown to the Madrid P1 is on. Between memories of the 2025 upsets and a new campaign, anticipation builds for six days of elite padel at Movistar Arena.
After a fast qualification in Pretoria, Marc Quílez takes aim at the points system. Why many pros prefer FIP while Premier Padel should stay the benchmark.
From September 2026, PLAYER'S Academy offers young padel players a structured year-long programme at Club Les Pyramides. Three formulas, small groups and access for non-members.
New British figures confirm: padel is booming – and lifting tennis, badminton and squash with it. Multi-racket clubs are seen as the strategic response.
With the CLOUD line, Bullpadel puts arm protection center stage. New materials and three model variants aim to cut vibration without sacrificing performance.
In Pretoria the Padel P1 unfolds under extremely fast altitude conditions. Coach Maxi Grabiel sharply criticizes the pace as Nieto and Sanz exit in an upset.
At the Pretoria P1, Claudia Fernández and Martina Calvo launch their new partnership with a straight-sets win. After a tighter second set, the young Spanish duo are already in the quarter-finals.
Coach Deschamps and world champion Zidane share a passion beyond football: padel. From Riviera tournaments to their own clubs, the sport shapes a whole generation of Les Bleus.