The new professional circuit of padel, was he born? In any case, the Monte Carlo International Sports company, managed by the Monegasque entrepreneur Fabrice Pastor, is doing everything to allow this new circuit to be THE new professional circuit of the padel World.

Fabrice Pastor came to Madrid to present the new professional circuit of padel.

"This new circuit can become a reality next year“He explains to us.

He pursues :

The aim is to extend the padel in the world and free it from its ties. International Padel Tour must dthe alternative to the existing circuit, namely the World Padel Tour whose events are currently held mainly in Spain.

Professionals of padel attentive

The MCIS team is growing with the men's group “The group of Eight”.

MCIS brings together the "Group of Eight"

The proposal presented to professionals in this sport and to the main brands in the sector aims to offer stages of IPT in 11 countries.

MCIS wishes to use a system used in other sports. The promoters of all the continents acquire one of the events of the calendar in ownership and ensure the realization of the tournament on the same date each year.

Unlike the current model, which is for a single company (Estralla Adamn), the circuit launched by entrepreneur Fabrice Pastor benefits from the backing of federations and associations of padel of each country where it develops.

The Spanish Federation of padel takes a stand

The President of the Spanish Federation of Padel does not seem closed by this new circuit. Alfredo Garbisu seems particularly attentive and open to this new professional circuit.

The tour of Padel Mondial would start in Argentina and Brazil in February 2019 / The IPT could offer a calendar composed of 22 tournaments and a final master which will take place in Madrid.

In addition to Argentina and Brazil, the circuit will go through Paraguay, Mexico, the United States, Portugal, Italy, France, Sweden, Belgium and Spain, and negotiations are underway. courses for this professional circuit to develop on other continents. The Asian continent is currently one of the targets of the IPT. It would be a first for that matter.

A larger endowment

The company plans to improve the price money. About 25% more on the current allocation proposed by the World Padel Tour with an additional competition: A great slam, in addition to existing challenger, open and master.

Didier Deschamps sponsor of the IPT

In addition, the circuit has a luxury sponsor as we have seen today on social networks. Under the hashtag #montecarloiamin? the coach of the French football team, Didier Deschamps, recent world champion, once again demonstrated his great passion for this sport by becoming the circuit sponsor of padel.

A vision for the future

Beyond the strong economic growth, the project aims according to the competition to

to break down barriers, to liberalize, to add new actors, investors, promoters and companies in the world of padel.

The Fabrice Pastor Cup: A competition that is proving itself

According to the MCIS team:

In this short time, Monte Carlo International Sports has amply demonstrated its work for the development of the Padel, with important actions in the world of padel like the Fabrice Pastor Cup circuit.

February 2019 and 22 Events

International Padel Tour will therefore offer from February 2019 a calendar that will include at least 16 tournaments and a final master. Goal for MCIS:

22 events and 6 additional Challenger. The endowment will be greater compared to the professional tournaments of padel current. The players will therefore be much better paid

Besides all its competitions, a great tournament with more than 150.000 € will be in play.

Pre-contracts already awarded to players

Monte Carlo International Sports has already awarded the pre-contract to the players, who must now decide their future, while respecting the good legal channels to not incur mistakes towards agreements already concluded.

Fabrice Pastor: already satisfied

The Monegasque entrepreneur, Fabrice Pastor, was satisfied with the welcome and proud of the work accomplished by his team “to provide professionals with a new alternative, the possibility of opening up markets and obtaining greater visibility of the padel in the whole world."

Supported by many personalities

Fabrice Pastor explains that this new professional circuit of padel is already supported by many personalities including Didier Deschamps, former professional tennis players Ivan Ljubičić and Thomas Johansson.

#MonteCarloIamIn: Do the players follow?

The future of padel professional is being played out right now. We will see if the World Padel Tour can reply.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.