Britain’s first Premier Padel P1 held at Olympia

British padel got its biggest week yet as the Premier Padel Tour, the sport’s top professional circuit, landed in London for the first time, with six days of top-level matches at Olympia’s Grand Hall from 4 to 9 August.

As a P1, the event sits one tier below the Majors and draws the full professional field. World No.1 pair Agustín Tapia and Arturo Coello headlined the men’s draw, with their rivalry against Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto tipped as the standout contest on tour this year. Ariana Sánchez, Alejandra Salazar and Paula Josemaría lead a strong women’s field. The home interest ran deep. Eight British players had wildcards across the draws.

For a sport that has grown almost entirely through grassroots club openings and word of mouth, a home P1 with this level of British representation marks a shift. This is the first time UK players could test themselves against the world’s best on a home court, in front of a home crowd.