A new racket sport is gaining popularity in the U.S. and it is called padel. Born in Mexico, it’s a fast-paced blend of squash, tennis, and racquetball.
“If you look at the numbers, padel is way bigger than pickleball actually, and it’s kind of taking over even in the U.S.,” said Pascal Collard, owner of the SVB Tennis and Wellness Complex. “This is the start here.”