If for many years, the professional circuit of padel, World Padel Tour (WPT) and the International Federation of padel (FIP) were in the cold, that's the past. Javier Porras, the Director General of the WPT, entrusts us with the working paths of the WPT.

In Advanced Thinking: The unification of rankings between WPT and FIP

Javier Porras Claros, the General Manager of the WPT explained to us that “the WPT and the FIP were in discussions to unify the rankings of padel internationally."

Indeed, currently there are 2 international rankings managed by 2 different entities, the FIP having his own and the WPT another connected to his championship.

This unification would, if it takes effect, simplify the system that existed until then. The tournaments organized by the WPT or the FIP will thus make it possible to have a unique world ranking recognized by the 2 institutions.

The tournaments organized by these 2 organizations would allow all players to earn points for the world ranking. To overcome the differences in levels between the FIP and the WPT, the tournaments would be categorized. A bit like tennis with its tournaments 250 / 500 / 1000 ...

If these reflections materialize, we could have a unified ranking next year.

A next stop in Miami? 

Furthermore, the World Padel Tour continues its international development since it would currently be “in reflection for setting up a stage in Miami, even if nothing is done yet".

The policy of the WPT is clear: "Internationalize as much as possible"

The setting up of exhibitions of padel is also to be expected next year worldwide.

A competition takes place between different Masters to obtain the rank of "most beautiful Master"

Monte Carlo Padel Master has set the bar very high. This Master is certainly the classiest there is with an already very well-oiled organization.

The players are obviously under the spell, since they have the right to a helicopter arrival / departure from their hotel to the grounds.

Dubai is the next big Master scheduled for late October, and the organizers of this tournament intend to show that they are able to do better.

The WPT Director explains that it is "a very good thing for the padel in general."

More generally, Javier Porras expresses "his great satisfaction to see the padel to develop everywhere and in particular in France and Italy where it is developing enormously ” 

Franck Binisti - PADEL MAGAZINE

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.

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