The actor who’s finest recognized for his portrayal of Spider Man within the Marvel motion pictures spun an internet of competitors and media consideration to the rising sport of “padel” this week in London. Actor Tom Holland hosted the first-ever BERO Padel Traditional. It’s a pro-am event that gave American sports activities followers a greater take a look at one in all Europe’s quickest rising sports activities.
Padel is a doubles racket sport typically described as a mixture of tennis and squash. You play it on a smaller court docket with partitions which are designed to maintain the ball and the gamers in motion. The arrange creates lengthy strategic rallies. It’s nonetheless comparatively new within the U.S. nevertheless it has exploded throughout Europe and Latin America, with skilled athletes and celebrities displaying curiosity.
Tom Holland and Simu Liu taking part in padel. pic.twitter.com/BV6aMNNkRm
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Holland helped manage the one-day event at London’s Padel Social Membership. The occasion featured present World No. 1 Arturo Coello, together with a number of different elite padel gamers. On the movie star aspect, opponents included rapper Stormzy, former tennis star Andy Murray, influencer Jay Shetty, and content material creator Juanpa Zurita.
Whereas Holland didn’t compete, he was energetic within the stands and courtside all through the day, bringing power and visibility to a sport he’s been supporting in current months. The game is thought for its quick tempo and it offered loads of moments for the spotlight reel.
Tom served face, arms, legs, and padel expertise at an occasion for BERO!! pic.twitter.com/FPywNaBDYd
— Tom Holland Day by day ☆ (@tom_hourly) July 10, 2025
The group of Charlie Pragnell and Juanpa Zurita gained the event, edging out Jay Shetty and Rafa Vega within the last. Spectators and individuals have been handled to a high-level showcase of padel’s attraction — a mix of fast reactions, communication, and artistic pictures that retains matches thrilling from begin to end.
Tom Holland and Juanpa Zurita on the ‘BERO Padel Traditional’ occasion
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Off the court docket, the occasion drew curiosity for its mixture of athletic expertise and cultural figures, signaling padel’s transfer into the worldwide highlight. Whereas pickleball has taken off within the U.S., padel might not be far behind as extra gamers and followers catch on to its distinctive model.
Holland’s involvement added star energy, however the athletes on the court docket made the strongest case — padel is right here, and it’s a tricky sport that’s beginning to get some actual consideration.
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