America’s Padel Elite Descends on New York for Landmark First Ever US Open
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The first-ever US Open Padel Championships will be held at Padel Haus Dumbo from Friday, October 4th to Sunday, October 6th, 2024, bringing the final Major of the Nox USPA Circuit to New York City.
The Pro Padel League (PPL), the premier professional padel league in North America, is the title sponsor for the US Open Padel Championships. In addition, the PPL has entered into a strategic partnership with the USPA to grow padel in the USA.
Players will compete for a $15,000 prize pool, distributed equally between men’s and women’s divisions. The US Open Padel Championships welcomes players from 15 countries and promises high-stakes competition for all participants, and the tournament will feature three divisions for men and two divisions for women.
For a complete list of entrants and match times visit the tournament draw here.
Matches begin at 8am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with the finals from 12 noon on Sunday October 6th. Specators are welcome and advance tickets are not required.
This year’s tournament marks the fourth and final major on the 2024 Nox USPA circuit. It follows the recent US Open tennis held at Flushing Meadows, marking another significant moment for racquet sports in the city. It is set to be transformational for Padel and a landmark event in the United States for the world’s fastest-growing sport.
When the US Open begins on October 4th, players and fans alike will be treated to world-class padel action at Padel Haus Dumbo, a premier venue offering state-of-the-art facilities and stunning views of the iconic New York skyline.
Martin Sweeney, President of the US Padel Association, expressed his excitement about the tournament: ” The US Open Padel Championships will be an incredible event to showcase the game, and we’re thrilled to be working with PPL and Padel Haus to make it happen.”
Michael Dorfman, Founder of the NY Atlantics, the New York-based PPL team, stated: “Having the US Open Padel Championships in New York, with the support of the PPL, is a fantastic moment for the padel community here. We are excited to welcome the world to Padel Haus and show how far the sport has come in the USA. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see where this partnership will take padel in the USA.”
Santiago Gomez, Founder and CEO of Padel Haus, also shared his thoughts about the opportunity to host the Championships: “Hosting the first-ever US Open Padel Championships at Padel Haus is an incredible milestone for us. With the growth we’ve seen, we’re excited about the future and are confident that this is just the beginning of a long-term relationship with the US Open. We look forward to continuing this tradition in the years to come”.
Media Contact:
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About the United States Padel Association: The USPA is the national governing body for padel in the USA, as determined by FIP and the APF. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the USPA is dedicated to promoting and developing padel in the United States. Through organizing tournaments, certifying referees, selecting and sending national teams, and fostering player development, the USPA aims to elevate the sport’s profile nationwide and support its members in growing padel at every level.
About Pro Padel League: The Pro Padel League is North America’s premier professional padel league, bringing together world-class athletes and fans to celebrate the fast-growing sport of padel. With its 2024 season distributed to over 300 million households globally, it is one of the fastest-growing sports leagues in the world.
About Padel Haus: Padel Haus is one of the leading premium padel operators, providing world-class padel-dedicated facilities across multiple locations in the USA. Padel Haus is known for its commitment to excellence, community engagement and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle through padel.
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