Sarasota, FL – From January 17 to 19, the new padel city of Sarasota became the epicenter of competitive padel as eight premier clubs from across the country clashed in the America’s Cup, the final showdown of the Padel Club League (PCL) by Alovéa, in partnership with the USPA. Teams from Dallas Padel Club, Padel39, Padel X, PATL, Real Padel, The Sports Haus, Taktika, and Tempo competed over three days of intense action in the club team format, showcasing the sport’s camaraderie, dynamism, and growing popularity.
The tournament began with round-robin group play, featuring two groups of four clubs each. Padel X advanced from one of two groups to secure a place in the finals; meanwhile in the second group, The Sports Haus narrowly edged out Dallas Padel Club in a dramatic finish, advancing to the finals by a single point.
The finals were a spectacle of padel excellence, with Padel X and The Sports Haus delivering high energy performances to the delight of the Sarasota crowd. The championship came down to sets, as the teams were tied 2-2 in matches. Ultimately, Padel X’s depth and consistency earned them the title of champions, cementing their status as this year’s powerhouse in the padel community.
Captain and Co-Founder of Padel X, Nalle Grinda: “We are thrilled and honored to be the first ever Padel Club League champions! Padel X will be the first forever! It has been a great journey for a team that formed throughout the weeks the league was ongoing, with the pinnacle of the America’s Cup last weekend at The Pad in Sarasota. We almost didn’t make it there, as we lost versus Real in the group stages – but that loss is probably where our players forged their team spirit and decided they wanted to go all the way. I want to thank my players for their commitment and collaboration when I made some tough lineup choices and I want to thank RedPADEL for their organization and vision.”
“This tournament was a testament to not only the energy and excitement that define padel but also to the growth of the game in North America,” said Eric Vehovec, Commissioner of the PCL. “We’re thrilled to have hosted such an event in Sarasota, proud of all the teams for their performances, and eager to see what clubs will be America’s Cup winners of PCL seasons to come.”
The organizers extend their gratitude to all participating teams, fans, and sponsors for making this event a resounding success.
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About PCL and America’s Cup: The Padel Club League (PCL) by Alovéa, in partnership with the USPA, is an interclub team padel competition that pits clubs against clubs in the pursuit of regional and (inter)national glory. Teams are comprised of players associated with clubs, lined up by their World Padel Rating (WPR). The league features regional conferences before culminating in the America’s Cup finale to crown the best padel club team in the US & Canada.
