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Padel Would Be a Challenge for Tennis Stars Like Alcaraz and Sinner, Experts Say
Despite their dominance in tennis, experts believe stars like Alcaraz and Sinner would struggle against the world’s best padel players.
The rapid global growth of padel has sparked comparisons with tennis, but experts within the sport insist that success in one discipline does not guarantee dominance in the other. That was the message from Ignacio Soto Borja, a key figure in the development of modern padel.
According to him, even if tennis stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner teamed up, they would face a serious challenge against the top players in the sport.
A different kind of game
For Ignacio Soto Borja, padel demands a unique set of skills that go beyond general racket ability. Positioning, wall usage, and tactical awareness make it a highly specialized discipline.
He specifically highlighted players like Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, two of the sport’s leading figures, as examples of the level required to compete at the top.
The comments come after lighthearted remarks from Carlos Alcaraz, who suggested that pairing up with Jannik Sinner could make them competitive against elite padel duos. However, experts believe the gap in specialization would be difficult to overcome.
Padel’s unstoppable rise
Beyond the debate, padel continues to grow at an impressive rate worldwide. With more than 36 million players globally, the sport is expanding rapidly and attracting new audiences.
Ignacio Soto Borja also noted that padel is moving closer to Olympic inclusion, potentially debuting at the Brisbane 2032 Games. Its presence across all continents supports its case as a truly global sport.
While Spanish and Argentine players currently dominate the rankings, new talent from Asia, Africa, and Europe is expected to reshape the competitive landscape in the coming years.
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A sport with Mexican roots
Padel was originally created in Mexico by Enrique Corcuera, and has since evolved into one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide. Through standardized rules and international expansion, it has reached a new level of global recognition.
For Soto Borja, the goal is clear: continue driving padel’s growth and establish it as a truly global sport.
While the idea of seeing stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner competing in padel is exciting, the reality is that the sport has its own elite — and reaching that level is no easy task.
