The Padel sport was only invented in Mexico in the mid 60s. Out of necessity, according to the founding legend: The Mexican Don Enrique Corcuera is said to have wanted a tennis court on his property in Acapulco. But the court was too small, so he had a smaller version built. The court, however, bordered directly on a concrete wall. The obstacle was integrated into the rallies after several games, similar to squash. Corcuera decided to surround the entire court with walls – the first milestone of padel was laid.
In Europe, the sport has a strong presence mainly in Spain. Over the last 20 years padel has developed into a popular sport. In Spain, Padel is played by about 2.5 million people on about 12,000 courts and is also statistically recognised as an independent sport. The breakthrough in Europe is in full expansion – Padel facilities complement perfectly tennis clubs, tennis academies, sport and leisure centres, hotels, luxury hotels & resorts, golf clubs, condominiums, stand-alone Padel Clubs, privates.