Nada Majdoubi is the 10th French player, licensed at Stade Toulousain, a personality from the world of padel in France. During the fourteenth stage of the Cupra Padel Tour à Padel Tolosa-Rodez, we took the opportunity to get to know this Moroccan woman better, who also recently acquired French nationality, perhaps allowing her to entertain an ambition within the French team while returning to very current themes: women's padel.

Ambitions for Team France?
“The desire is obviously there, that's also why we compete. Having increasingly high goals is natural. Currently, I'm in the top 10, but there's still a gap to fill to qualify for the French team. With a full-time job, I don't really have the time to train as much as I should. It's clear that if you want to join the French team, you have to give yourself the means. Today, I prioritize my work and my personal life.”

What do you lack to compete with the best French players?
“More training, obviously. Whether in paddle or in physical preparation, as well as more competitions to accumulate experience. My opponents play against different players and playing styles, which I can't do as much. Maybe that consistency is lacking, that's for sure.”

Your view on women’s padel and its development?
“At the moment, we are seeing the cancellation of many tournaments, including P1000, which did not happen before. Women's padel remains less represented, and many women do not have this competitive spirit. Coming from tennis brought us this attraction for competition, but other practitioners, who come from leisure, do not necessarily have this desire for competition, especially for the P1000, which may hinder their participation.”

“This lack of competitive players complicates the filling of the tables. In addition, it would be necessary to avoid P500s being played at the same time. Sometimes, several P1000 “Women’s shows are scheduled simultaneously, which is unmanageable in terms of participation. A better organized calendar could help fill this gap.”

Nada Majdoubi Cupra Padel Tour 2024
Nada Majdoubi Cupra Padel Tour 2024

If you could change something in women's padel?
“The schedule is extremely busy with the P1500, P2000 and the French Championships, not to mention the sometimes very far destinations, which makes travel expensive in terms of money and time. I prefer to focus on the big tournaments and limit travel for the P1000 near."

“Furthermore, the prize money remain very low, and the costs of the weekend are not offset by the winnings. This lack of funding is also discouraging. There is a need for progress to support the players and encourage them to participate more regularly.”

The Cupra experience Padel Tower ?
“I have already participated in a stage at Toulouse Padel Club for a women's P500 a few years ago. It was a great experience, with a friendly atmosphere and great prizes. It's always nice to find that atmosphere again.”

Any advice for beginners in padel?
“Above all, have fun! This sport is great for that, you learn every day and you progress quickly. Keep a playful spirit, even if the competition is present. Padel is a balance between fun and competition. Stay in this spirit for a long time, while wanting to win.”

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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