Present at  Miami Premier Padel P1 Carlos Alcaraz attracted attention on the sidelines of the matches. Beaten a few days earlier at  Miami Masters 1000 The world's number 2 tennis player extended his stay in Florida to attend the professional padel circuit event. Between his evident passion for the sport and his humorous remarks, the Spaniard made a lasting impression.

Seated in the front row alongside the president of the International Federation of Padel,  Luigi Carraro Alcaraz attended several matches after speaking with the top players on the circuit, including  Agustín Tapia ,  Arturo Coello ,  mike yanguas  et  Franco Stupaczuk This presence confirms the player's growing interest in a rapidly developing sport.

When asked about a possible fictitious opposition, the Spaniard jokingly replied: an association with  Jannik Sinner  He believes they could rival the world's number one pair. A lighthearted statement, but one that reveals his confidence and curiosity about padel.

 A genuine interest in padel 

Beyond the anecdote, Alcaraz confirmed that he had recently taken up padel. It's still an occasional activity, but it reflects a trend observed among many tennis players. Padel appeals because of its accessibility, its fun aspect, and the similarities it offers to volleying, an area in which the Spaniard excels.

His presence at the Miami tournament for the second consecutive year is not insignificant. It reflects a form of loyalty to the event, but also a personal interest in the evolution of the circuit.  Premier Padel which is gaining international visibility.

 Which tennis profiles are suitable for padel? 

When asked which tennis players are most likely to perform well on a padel court, Alcaraz highlighted technical and physical profiles. Ball touch emerged as a key criterion, as did the ability to utilize height and power in the smash.

Unsurprisingly, he also emphasized the difficulty of playing padel at a high level, noting that all professional players possess specific qualities that are hard to replicate. This implicitly acknowledged the demanding nature of the circuit.

 A sport that attracts stars… and is becoming a permanent fixture. 

The presence of a player like Carlos Alcaraz in the stands of  Miami P1  This illustrates a broader dynamic: the convergence of tennis and padel. As the circuit becomes more structured, the discipline is attracting more and more major figures from the world of sport.

While the idea of ​​a duel between tennis players and padel specialists remains purely fictional for now, it fuels growing public interest. And it confirms one thing: padel continues to gain in popularity, even among the world's best players.

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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