Padel Tots aims to improve off-peak club usage

Ben Chick is drawing attention not only on TV but also in padel. His plans show how visibility and sports development can reinforce each other. The Dorset story reflects the current padel boom.

Two padel courts under a 37-metre canopy in the New Forest could be torn down. The authority rejected retrospective consent – the club may appeal.

In Whetstone, more than 20 top-50 players met Britain's elite in the heat at The Padel Hub. Spanish pairs take both titles; Rose and Gorito reach the women's quarter-finals.

New pairings rarely last long in elite padel. The 2026 season with Paquito, Di Nenno and Arce shows why build-up time has become a luxury.

Full stands, three tense sets and a tie-break finish: Authier and Baud triumph at P1000 FT Échirolles. For Basile Baud, it is the first P1000 title of his career.

Two French finals, two narrow defeats, and still a strong signal on the FIP Tour. Collombon and Touly deliver weeks in Oeiras and London that go far beyond the missed titles.

Several P1000 tournaments delivered plenty of excitement as multiple seeded teams exited early. In Lançon-Provence, Taieb/Fonteny triumph, in the B14 Marie/Roux win after a comeback, and in Échirolles Authier/Baud prevail in a thriller.

The FIP Platinum qualifiers in Tirana are in full swing. Harold Bernard and Joel Losana are already close to the main draw, after a clear opener. In the women’s field, Laura Buteau starts in the morning, and an all-French duel could follow.

For 2026, Drop Shot launches a racket line with a clear performance focus. The concept combines 24K twill carbon, dense Eva Pro foam and precise impact feedback. We break down which player profiles can benefit most in real match conditions.