The former tennis champion, the Swedish, Thomas Johansson became the general manager of the APT Padel Tower. A catch and a rookie of choice for the circuit which wants to demonstrate its potential on all continents.

A distinguished recruit!

Thomas Johansson, did not fall by chance in the APT Padel Tower. It is indeed very related to Tennis Padel Soleil and Fabrice Pastor for many years. He himself is a big fan of padel.

We can indeed see it regularly, pala de padel in hand, at the Beausoleil club. But we could also see it on the French circuit in some tournaments of padel.

This appointment is more than a symbol. The Swedish will be able to bring all his experience acquired in the tennis world. Nearly 25 experiences that will help the circuit to develop.

Thomas is the former world No. 7 and above all the winner of a Grand Chelem : The Australian Open in 2002. He continues to coach on the professional tennis circuit near Monaco.

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Another tennis pro in the padel

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We can also say: another professional tennis player who invests in the padel. Andy Murray, Henri Leconte, and even indirectly Tsonga with the academy of tennis and padel - All In in Lyon.

So it's not a surprise to see Thomas join the APT team Padel Tour.

Thomas Johansson wants to develop the padel worldwide :

I am very honored to have the opportunity to lead the APT Padel Tower. I can't wait to start my new role with the APT team and meet all the players, tournaments and partners. Our aim is to develop the sport globally so that more people around the world can have the opportunity to enjoy this fantastic sport.

A global ambition

Thomas Johansson and the circuit are on the same wavelength: Objective, develop the padel internationally.

Fabrice Pastor, President of the APT Padel Tour, would like to see the circuit on all continents. Despite the crisis, it's already off to a good start as the circuit will pass through 12 countries in America and… Europe.

The Franco-French question is: Will we see French people participating in the European stages at least? The organizers are working on it.

And it may be that top French players participate in the adventure in 2021 ...

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovers the padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since padel is part of his life. You often see him touring France going to cover the major events of padel French.

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