British number one female padel player, Tia, has had the opportunity to hobnob with A-Listers like Stormzy while competing in her sport. Padel, a combination of tennis and squash played on courts with walls, is rapidly growing in popularity around the world. With big names like David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo joining in on the trend, the sport has attracted a lot of attention and investment.
Tia, who started playing at the age of 12, has traveled to multiple countries for major tournaments and has witnessed the sport’s exponential growth firsthand. In the UK, the sport is gaining traction, with more companies investing in padel courts to give people access to the game.
Celebrities like Stormzy have been spotted playing padel in their downtime, showcasing the sport’s inclusive and fun nature. With partnerships like the one between Premier Padel and RedBull worth millions of pounds, the future of padel looks bright.
Despite some challenges in finding courts in the UK, padel has the potential to become an Olympic sport by 2032. Tia, proud to be British number one, jokes about getting an Olympic ring tattoo but is keeping her plans under wraps from her mum.
With events like FIP Rise Rocks Lane bringing international players to London, the popularity of padel is set to continue to rise. As the sport gains more recognition and participation, it could become a gateway into tennis for many enthusiasts. Keep an eye on padel – the next big thing in the world of sports.
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