However, preferences are seemingly shifting, with a surge of new relationships blossoming on the padel court. In January last year, 41,008 Open Matches were organized in the UK through the platform. And players are reaping more out of the match-making tool than a game of padel alone. Friendships, business partnerships and even romances have developed from open matchmaking. 'I started playing in April 2024 at Pure Padel Alderley park and was 20 pounds heavier and both physically and mentally in a very different place.

Source: Daily Mail January 25, 2026 10:27 UTC