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BusinessNBA star Kevin Durant has taken a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain through Boardroom Sports Holdings, aligning with Qatar Sports Investments and hinting at a deeper involvement in racket sports such as padel, leveraging his sports-business acumen to boost the sport’s profile globally.
Legal battleSpanish padel brand NOX has won a crucial Supreme Court case against Munich, allowing NOX to continue using its distinctive 'X' logo in padel products despite Munich's claims of exclusivity over the symbol in the sportswear sector.
StrategyTop-ranked players Álex Ruiz and Maxi Sánchez have opted to skip the Premier Padel Valladolid P2 to compete in an FIP Silver tournament in Palermo, Italy, aiming to maximize ranking points with a strategic choice favoring point accumulation over tournament prestige.
RegulationConcerns over top players choosing FIP Tour events over Premier Padel have prompted discussions about reducing FIP Tour ranking points in 2026 to protect Premier Padel’s circuit prestige and maintain a clear competitive hierarchy.
TeamLast-minute injuries at Valladolid Premier Padel P2 led to new partnerships like Juan Tello teaming with legend Miguel Lamperti and Javi Garrido joining forces with Diego Gil, adding fresh dynamics to the tournament lineup.