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Discover how padel is evolving with new stars, strategic brand moves, and unforgettable moments on and off the court.
In today's edition:
- Rome cements its role as a padel hotspot through 2030 with Olympic champ Sara Errani joining.
- Tecnifibre’s steady innovation strategy aims to reshape the padel equipment market.
- Lucas Bergamini’s rise proves skill and grit can defy physical limits in pro padel.
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Expansion
Italy Secures Premier Padel Major Until 2030 with Olympic Champion Sara Errani Joining the Show
Briefly: Rome's iconic Foro Italico will remain a permanent Premier Padel Major venue through at least 2030, highlighted by the participation of Olympic tennis gold medalist Sara Errani, who enters with a wildcard alongside rising Italian talent Giulia Dal Pozzo.
Key Information:
- The Italy Major Premier Padel event has renewed its contract for five more years with automatic extensions, making Rome a fixed stop on the international padel calendar.
- Sara Errani, a six-time Grand Slam doubles champion and 2024 Olympic gold medalist in tennis doubles, will compete in the Major, bringing star power and bridging tennis and padel audiences.
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Business
Tecnifibre’s Patient Climb to the Top of Padel Markets: A Strategic Play for Long-Term Success
Briefly: Tecnifibre, a renowned brand in tennis and squash, is methodically expanding into the growing padel market with a focus on technical innovation, brand consolidation, and strategic collaborations, aiming for steady and sustainable growth rather than quick wins.
Key Information:
- Tecnifibre leverages its decade-long experience with padel balls and rackets and integrates its partnership with Lacoste to offer a comprehensive product range from apparel to footwear.
- The company emphasizes genuine technical innovation through its TecniLab and prioritizes a gradual market approach, focusing on brand reputation and player comfort over aggressive immediate expansion.
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Players
Lucas Bergamini: Overcoming Physical Limits to Rise as a Top Padel Pro
Briefly: Brazilian player Lucas Bergamini, standing at just 1.65 meters, defies typical physical expectations in padel by climbing to 13th in the world rankings through skill, resilience, and strategic play despite early career hardships and doubts about continuing the sport.
Key Information:
- Bergamini's unconventional stature for padel challenged him early on, nearly prompting retirement due to financial and professional instability.
- His partnership with Paquito Navarro has blossomed into a competitive duo, highlighted by recent semifinal appearances and a second-place finish in Buenos Aires.
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🏃 Padel Flash
ExpansionTop players from A1 Padel, Maxi Arce and Franco Dal Bianco, are joining the US-based Padel Pro League with Cancún Waves after the A1 Padel circuit suspension, marking a major step for the growing American padel scene.
EconomicsAndrés Fernández Lancha, ranked 87th, shared his detailed expenses from the South American padel tour, revealing the financial challenges faced by players outside the top 50 trying to make a living from the sport.
LegacyArturo Coello and Agustín Tapia matched the number of titles won by legendary duo Galán and Lebrón, setting their sights on surpassing the records of Bela and Lima in padel's modern history.
CommunityMomo González expressed his gratitude for the fans’ support, especially in Argentina, and his commitment to always engage with followers, even after tough losses, highlighting the sport’s close player-fan connection.
New PairsNew duo alert. After splitting with Sofia Araujo and quite bad results this year, Marta Ortega will team up with Tamara Icardo, starting in Valladolid P2 tournament. Claudia Jensen will team up with Marta's current partner - Alejandro Alonso.
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😅 Dad Joke of the Day
Why did the court get upset during a beginners' match? Because it was jealous of the walls. 🤪
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