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 , the  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  "Of inhuman  ", 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 with improbable exchanges  because of  vent ,  rain  or  state of the land . Not counting the premature 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 the shelter 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 , the  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 the indoor  offers  optimum gaming environment , the  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.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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