Two new padel tennis courts have opened in Buckinghamshire.

Residents now have a chance to play padel in Chesham after Game4Padel launched two new courts at the Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis and Squash Club on November 11.

One fan enchanted by padel is tennis champion Andy Murray, who is an investor in Game4Padel alongside footballer Virgil van Dijk, Jamie Vardy and Annabel Croft.

The spokesperson for Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis and Squash Club Neil Grantham said: “Padel is going to be a great addition at Chesham.

Bucks Free Press: The opening of the brand-new courts at Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis and Squash ClubThe opening of the brand-new courts at Chesham 1879 Lawn Tennis and Squash Club (Image: Game4Padel)

“We have seen how popular the game is becoming all around the UK and can see the courts being in high demand from existing members of the club, as well as people who live in the local area. The courts are open to anyone to use, so we encourage as many people as possible to come down and give it a go.”

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Padel has taken the world by storm, with an estimated 25 million players in more than 100 countries.

Forecasters have predicted that padel with become an Olympic sport by 2032.

Bucks Free Press: Padel players in action at the new Chesham courtPadel players in action at the new Chesham court (Image: Game4Padel)

Game4Padel co-founder and CEO Michael Gradon, who is also the commercial and finance chair of the Wimbledon Championships, said: “In the past year, there has been unprecedented demand for new padel courts around the country - it’s really gaining momentum as people become hooked on this fun, new sport.

“The game is really easy to learn, highly sociable, good fun, suitable for people of all ages and abilities, and provides plenty of mental and physical benefits.”

Other fans of the game include Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, David Beckham and his son Cruz, Jurgen Klopp, Bradley Walsh, Elle MacPherson and Nicole Scherzinger.

What is padel?

 

Padel is a racket sport with elements of tennis, squash and badminton.

Bucks Free Press: Padel has elements of tennis, squash and badminton but it's easier than tennis because the rackets have no strings.Padel has elements of tennis, squash and badminton but it's easier than tennis because the rackets have no strings. (Image: Game4Padel)

The balls are similar to tennis balls, but the rackets are easier to use because they are smaller and don’t have strings.

Padel is played on a court smaller than a tennis court measuring 10m times 20m. It is surrounded by glass walls and a metallic fence.