Introduction to padel – A racket sport combining tennis and squash

Padel — a racket sport derived from the English word “paddle” — has evolved into a unique sporting discipline. The term was later adopted into Spanish as “pádel”.

According to official definitions, padel represents a sporting activity that combines elements of tennis and squash — played in pairs on a court surrounded by glass or wire walls.

The main characteristic of this sport lies in its court dimensions — slightly smaller than a standard doubles tennis court. While using a scoring system similar to tennis, padel features different rules and hitting techniques, along with utilizing a softer ball.