Le paddle no longer only attracts anonymous enthusiasts: more and more stars and millionaire investors are interested in this rapidly growing sport. Among them, world-famous names such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Tiger Woods, Mark Cuban or, Wayne boich, who see in padel a sporting opportunity... but also an economic one.

Cristiano Ronaldo: from passion to investment

Cristiano Ronaldo no longer hides his love for padel. Regularly seen with racket in hand, the Portuguese star reached a milestone in 2024 by investing in the creation of several padel clubs in PortugalCR7's goal is clear: to ride the wave of padel's explosion in Europe and contribute to its global development, while having fun. He thus embodies the image of a more glamorous and international padel.

Cristiano Ronaldo invests several million euros in padel in Portugal

Mark Cuban: Flair and Opportunity

Famous American businessman and owner of the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, Mark Cuban also saw the potential of padel. In 2023, he invested in companies specializing in the establishment of padel clubs in the United States, particularly in Florida and Texas. The stated objective is to structure the offer around high-end complexes to attract a premium and sporty clientele.

Wayne Boich: a padel lover

Wayne boich, CEO of Boich Investment Group, is one of the first American investors to have a real passion for padel. He has invested in several projects in Miami, notably with Reserve Padel, an ultra-luxurious complex that attracts stars and entrepreneurs from around the world. Wayne Boich wants to contribute to make Miami one of the world capitals of padel.

Wayne Boich: “Padel is the talk of the town”

Tiger Woods: discreet but present

Less publicized, Tiger Woods has also moved closer to the world of padel. Owner of numerous real estate properties in Florida, he has invested in real estate projects integrating padel infrastructureWhile Woods has not yet appeared in a charity tournament like other stars, he is clearly convinced of the economic potential of the sport.

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Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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