A Social, Flexible And Fun Sport-Padel Tennis

The number of people participating in paddle tennis has reached 850,000, an increase of 130% compared to the last baseline survey in 2022. The 2025 edition of the Paddle Tennis Watch report further confirms the solid position of paddle tennis in sporting habits.

Playing with friends is the primary motivation. 

• Paddle tennis fulfills people's expectations of an easy-to-participate, friendly sport that emphasizes immediate enjoyment: 62% of players said they started playing paddle tennis because of family or relatives.

  
  

• 85% of players primarily play with friends.

  
  

• Fun is the number one motivation (69%), followed closely by sharing quality time with loved ones (61%).

  
  

• It's a sport without constraints, which can quickly build loyalty.

Paddle tennis continues to attract people with its flexible format: 

• 80% of players primarily book courts on a per-session basis.

  
  

• Among new participants (less than two years of experience), 46% play at least once a week.

The club has become a true social hub. 

The environment in which the sport is played also contributes to its appeal:

•  82% of players expressed satisfaction with the friendly atmosphere at the club/center.

  
  

• 77% of players spend time having a meal or a drink after a match.

The paddleboard tennis culture is rapidly gaining traction on social media.

Like fitness or running, the online culture of paddleboard tennis is also constantly evolving:

• 76% of players follow content related to paddleboard tennis.

  
  

• 56% of players frequently browse social media, especially drawn by international stars such as Tapia or Galin.