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Padel Courts: The New Matchmaker for Love and Business
25 Jan
Summary
- Padel's popularity surged, with 120% growth in social matchmaking last year.
- Playtomic's 'Open Matches' tool connects strangers for games and more.
- New relationships, friendships, and business deals emerge from padel courts.
Padel, once a niche sport, is rapidly becoming a significant social hub in the UK, fostering connections beyond athletic pursuits. New data from padel app Playtomic highlights a dramatic increase in the use of its 'Open Matches' feature, designed to connect players of similar skill levels.
In January of last year, over 41,000 'Open Matches' were organized. This number climbed to more than 59,000 by June, and by December, a staggering 90,113 matches were organized. This represents a remarkable 120% growth in social matchmaking within a single calendar year.
These courts are not just venues for sport; they are incubators for new relationships. Friendships, business collaborations, and romantic partnerships are flourishing. Zeffi Metia from Manchester shared her experience of meeting her partner, Andy, through Playtomic's matchmaking tool at Pure Padel, emphasizing how the sport has positively impacted her life and led to a special relationship.
