Padel History
The Origin Of Padel
In this post we are going to take a quick look at padel’s history.
Padel , which also known as padel tennis has its origins on a not so popular version of this sport called Platform Tennis. Enrique Corcuera in 1969 , decided to adapt his Squash court at his home in Acapulco – Mexico with elements of Platform Tennis , creating what he called Padel Corcuera. And anyway he is considered the inventor of Padel.
Padel Progress Path
Enrique’s Spanish friend Alfonso , tried this new invention at his home and instantly felt in love. and in 1974 decided to create the first two Padel courts in a Tennis club in Marbella – Spain.
it’s interesting to know that until 2005 spain equipped with more than 1000 padel clubs. this was the beginning of a sport that was transferred to the whole world in a few decades. now for many people considered the fastest growing sport all around the world.
the first international padel cup called Padel Pro tour was started in Spain, which continued until 2012.
finally, the world Padel Series, which is equivalent to ATP and WTA, started in 2013. It consists of 15-20 tournaments per year plus a final Master Series by the end of every season.
