Present at  Miami P1 of Premier Padel Carlos Alcaraz has once again confirmed his commitment to padel. The Spaniard, a global tennis star, took a break from the sport during the Florida tournament, where the best players in the world have been competing since the beginning of the week.

 A notable presence at Miami P1 

Tournament  Miami P1 , a major stage of the circuit Premier Padelattracted a distinguished guest:  Carlos Alcaraz Far from being a mere passing phase, this presence is part of a long-standing relationship between the Spanish player and padel.

Regularly seen on the courts with his racket in hand, Alcaraz is one of those top-level tennis players who maintain a strong connection with the sport. He knows the key players on the circuit, follows the competitions, and readily chats with several professional players.

 An escape route after Indian Wells 

This appearance comes at a particular time for the Spaniard. He was beaten prematurely at  Indian Wells , a tournament where he was expected, Alcaraz is going through a period where results are more irregular.

Miami hasn't always been kind to him in recent seasons either, with performances falling short of his usual standards. In this context, his presence at a padel event seems like a deliberate attempt to disconnect, change his environment, and rediscover positive feelings.

 Padel, a refuge… and a working tool 

Alcaraz has already mentioned it several times: he is looking to "rediscover the joy of playing" tennis. In this quest, padel plays a special role.

Many tennis players use padel as a complementary tool. For Alcaraz, the appeal seems to go further: it's also a way to unwind mentally.

And that is none other than the king himself.  Fernando Belasteguín , tournament director, who welcomed him alongside Luigi Carraro, president of the International Federation of Padel (FIP). Red carpet and very warm handshake with the padel stars.

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 A natural ambassador for padel 

While not officially involved in the circuit's development, Carlos Alcaraz acts as a true  indirect ambassador of padel . Its mere presence at a tournament like the Miami P1 offers additional visibility to the discipline, particularly in the United States.

In a context where padel continues its global growth, particularly in the United States, this type of bridge between tennis and padel further enhances the attractiveness of the sport.

 One thing is certain: if Alcaraz is looking to rediscover positive feelings, padel seems, for the moment, to offer him what he needs. 

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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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