The tennis world, known for its wide boundaries, sometimes extends beyond just the sport itself. Being a game of racket and ball that is extensively enjoyed across the world, the sport also has some lookalikes now. Padel, a racket sport of Mexican origin, has recently gained enough popularity with several recognized entities shoring their interest in the sport. As the sport is set to undergo an exciting tournament, tennis star Andy Murray presented his deep integration into it.
After a disappointing exit from the Paris Masters, Andy Murray again made it to the headlines for his recent collaboration with other tennis entities to put his money up in a Padel team. The announcement came just a few days before the exciting Hexagon Cup tournament is scheduled to spread immense fun and action in Madrid. As the update rolled out on the internet, the details happened to be a great surprise for the fans.
Andy Murray is all set to participate in the Padel Hexagon Cup with his team
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Known for his amazing presence on the tennis court, Andy Murray seemed excited to participate in the Padel Hexagon Cup as he mentioned, “I’m thrilled to be part of the ownership group for a team in the inaugural Hexagon Cup.” The Hexagon Cup, introduced as a potential platform for the developing sport, has now gained more popularity because of the presence of the former world number one and other recognized figures from the rival sport.
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Tennis star Andy Murray recently teamed up with AD Global Sports which is a foundation laid by Arran Yentob and Murray’s former coach Dani Vallverdú. This move adds up the previous efforts of Murray’s prior investment in Padel in the UK through Game4Padel.
The rapid growth in the popularity of Padel as a sport recently crossed a milestone. With the announcement of the Hexagon Cup that is scheduled to commence in Madrid, the game established a platform for enthusiasts to come forward and compete against other players from around the world. While the game resembles the playing mechanism of tennis, Andy Murray, the renowned Briton tennis player, recently attracted the attention of the tennis world to the budding sport.
As the announcement of the “Advantage” Padel Team started gaining the attention of fans on the internet, the 36-year-old also opened up about his thoughts on the sport.
Murray’s strong involvement in the fastest-growing sport
While the news of the Hexagon Cup and Andy Murray’s entry into the game with his own Padel team continues to make headlines in the tennis community, fans might question the sudden shift of Murray’s attention from tennis to Padel. As the reports suggest, the 36-year-old tennis icon has a long-built relationship with Padel.
Say 👋 to a new team owner in pro padel: @andy_murray.
He’s now co-owner of AD/vantage, which will debut at the new @hexagoncup_ tournament, taking place in Madrid in February. ⤵️ https://t.co/yoIvXCiUH0
— TENNIS (@Tennis) November 17, 2023
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Padel, currently enjoying its position as the world’s fastest-growing global sport, has gained enough momentum, with discussions that even present the optimism of its inclusion in major events like the Olympics. Spain, the base for Padel with over six million registered players, is all prepared to host the initial stages of the Hexagon Cup.
Andy Murray also opened up about his deep involvement in the game. He mentioned, “I love the fact it’s easy to play, fun, and social, so it will get people of all ages and abilities picking up a racket and giving it a go.”
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As Murray surprised the world with his latest collaboration with friends at AD Global Sports to introduce a successful team and competition, the news brought in a new segment of the audience into the rapidly growing sport.
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