The first tournaments of the 2025 season have highlighted the weather-related difficulties during competitions in video shooting. The performance is affected by it, the show also. After the players' strike, professional world of padel definitely knows a turbulent period. We take stock of this hot topic...

Discontent is rising among the players...

Burning, temperatures at Riyadh P1 were undoubtedly, approaching 40°C. These extreme conditions have caused numerous match postponements, arousing cascading criticism from the players. Thus, Juan Cruz Belluati et Ramiro Moyano have qualified the playing conditions "Ofinhuman ", also denouncing a erratic organization of the tournament.

The side of P1 of Santiago, infrastructure problems have resulted in a one day late. In question: a carpet in poor condition on the courts, not to mention the very/too fast conditions which for some harm padel. Inevitably, this is messy... This situation has considerably disrupted the course of the tournament and highlighted the challenges of organizing outdoor events.

Beyond chopped competitions, the player performance is directly impacted with strange matches, enamelled withimprobable exchanges because of vent, rain or state of the land. Not counting thepremature wear of equipment, snowshoes et Balles, altered by the high temperatures, significantly changing the playing conditions.

Finding the right compromise between indoor and outdoor

It front of vagaries of the weather encountered outdoors, the indoor paddle imposes itself as THE solution. The players are also pleading for a deep reflection in order to limit outdoor tournaments in places where the climate simply does not lend itself to the competition.

It's a fact: playing theshelter from the elements generates a essential stability to the smooth running of the events. Players can deploy a padel more technical, more controlled, And especially more coherent from one tournament to another. Yes, in stabilized conditions, stratégies can be applied to the letter, and the The game naturally gains in quality and intensity.

In addition, in indoor, the competition is more fair, reflecting the real level of players.

However, it would be dangerous to draw too hasty conclusions of these events. Indeed, if theindoor offers optimum gaming environment, outdoor tournaments should not be abandoned. They retain a undeniable charm, in particular through their ability to create a incomparable atmosphere, making stages real arenas…and that, the players as well as the public love !

This is obviously the case in Paris Major, even if the tournament benefits from a retractable roof in case of rain.

Paris Major 2025: dates, program and tickets

Le Premier Padel Bordeaux P2, which will take place from 28 June to 06 July, is indoors, and demonstrated during the first edition that it was also possible to offer a show indoors, even if obviously playing outdoors has a particular charm.

As more and more professional tournaments are expected to be played indoors, some are wondering: aren't we at risk of losing the very essence of this sport? Sun, wind, adaptability, spectacular locations... Outdoor padel still has some serious assets to offer. And it might be risky to abandon it too quickly.

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