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Publix Padel Cup Proves Padel is America’s Next Big Obsession
An Unprecedented Week For Padel in America!
Darryle Busa
April 06, 2025
🎾 The Publix Padel Cup lit up the Miami Open with an electrifying showcase of padel, turning Hard Rock Stadium into a hotbed of smashes, slices, and first-time fan reactions. With a glass-walled court and packed sidelines, thousands discovered just how thrilling—and tricky—this sport can be.
🔥 On the competitive side, Juan Manuel Vasquez and Jose Carlos Gaspar Campos dominated the men’s draw, while Brittany Dubins and Laura Luján stormed through the women’s bracket with equal firepower. With $25,000 on the line, the intensity matched the energy of the Miami crowd, many witnessing high-level padel for the first time.
💬 “It was a truly memorable event for all and a privilege to showcase padel at a prestigious tennis tournament like the Miami Open,” said RedPADEL CEO Charles Messow. As the sport continues its rapid ascent in the U.S., events like this are proving that padel’s moment isn’t coming—it’s already here.
RacquetX 2025 has cemented itself as the premier gathering for the racquet sports industry in North America, delivering an unprecedented week of sport, business, and innovation. Held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the second edition of the event shattered expectations, drawing more than 5,000 attendees—a staggering 150% increase from 2024. Read more here…
The stage is set for an exciting new chapter in transatlantic sporting competition as the Anglo American Padel Cup announces its inaugural edition, scheduled for October 10-11, 2025, at Rocket Padel’s brand-new facility in Beckton, London. With the backing of the LTA and USPA, this landmark event is poised to become a staple in the international padel calendar. Read more here…
Philadelphia’s sports scene is about to get a serious upgrade. Portres Sports Club is set to open a premier facility in the heart of Fishtown and Northern Liberties, introducing a cutting-edge space where padel, pickleball, and fitness meet social connection. Read more here…
April continues with more exciting padel tournaments across the U.S.! From April 25-27, players and fans can look forward to top-tier competition in exciting locations:
📍 USPA 2000 – $21,000 P1 PADEL – LAS VEGAS NV (April 25-27)
Entry Deadline: April 17
📍 USPA 100 IPADEL HOUSTON TX (April 25-27)
Entry Deadline: April 17
📍 USPA 100 P1 PADEL – LAS VEGAS, NV (April 26-27))
Entry Deadline: April 17
📍 USPA 100 CARIBE ROYALE PADEL ORLAND FL (April 26-27)
Entry Deadline: April 17
📍 USPA 100 SENSA PADEL – NASHVILLE TN (April 26-27)
Entry Deadline: April 17
Don’t miss out—stay up to date with all upcoming tournaments at your favorite clubs by checking our Tournament Hub!
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The World Of Padel Across Social Media!
Publix Padel Cup Highlights! 🔥🎾
Messi’s been bitten by the padel bug?! 😮😮😮
Watch until the end. 😂
