Manu Martin has become a major player in padel. His Youtube channel has hundreds of thousands of views, and he coaches on the World Padel Tour. He speaks for Padel Magazine on the changes in professional padel.

“It's time to negotiate”

Manu Martin:“It is time to negotiate. It is time for a change. I do not know if it will be a change of circuit, or a change of conditions. I think we are going to witness a step forward in what will be the foundations of the padel of the future. Things have to change.

“The player must have a higher weight, in terms of income, status. This is the time when the new contracts are signed, and no one knows if the players will stick with the World Padel Tour with new conditions, or if a new actor will appear. Conditions have to improve for the player to be professional. A few pairs are already, and are living well, but the barrier is a bit high. A main draw player should be able to dedicate himself exclusively and exclusively to playing and training. The circuit must grow in other countries and internationalize, so that the sponsors see it as an attractive option. ”

“The circuits can live together”

APT WPT

Lorenzo Lecci López: The barrier is high on the WPT, but those who will play the APT Padel Tour next year will be able to live off their prize money. Do you think we could have several circuits?

Manu Martin:“I think it is compatible, because we have a large volume of players. National circuits could even be introduced as a qualifying stage for example. Today, people know what a WPT, an APT or a national tournament means. These circuits can live together, but they should not fight among themselves. When the players fight, it is padel that is disadvantaged.”

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From his names, we can guess his Spanish and Italian origins. Lorenzo is a multilingual passionate about sports: journalism by vocation and events by worship are his two legs. He is the international gentleman of Padel Magazine. You will often see him at various international competitions, but also at major French events. @eyeofpadel on Instagram to see his best padel photos!

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