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'''Padel''' ({{langx|es|pádel}}) is a [[racquet sport]] that combines elements of tennis and squash. It is usually played in doubles (2 vs 2) on a small enclosed court with glass and mesh walls that are part of the game. It has the same scoring system as [[tennis]], but different rules. For example: the [[Racket (sports equipment)|racket]]s are solid (without strings) and perforated. Balls are played off the court walls, similar to [[squash (sport)|squash]]. A serve must place the ball at or below the waist level in the opposite court. Padel originated in [[Mexico]] in 1969. It became hugely popular in Spain and Argentina. |
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'''Padel''' or Paddle ({{langx|es|pádel}}) is a [[racquet sport]] that combines elements of tennis and squash. It is usually played in doubles (2 vs 2) on a small enclosed court with glass and mesh walls that are part of the game. It has the same scoring system as [[tennis]], but different rules. For example: the [[Racket (sports equipment)|racket]]s are solid (without strings) and perforated. Balls are played off the court walls, similar to [[squash (sport)|squash]]. A serve must place the ball at or below the waist level in the opposite court. Padel originated in [[Mexico]] in 1969. It became hugely popular in Spain and Argentina. |
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As of 2023, there are more than 25 million active players in more than 90 countries, according to the [[International Padel Federation]] (FIP).{{efn|Compared to 87 million for tennis.[}}][{{Cite news |last=Noble |first=Josh |date=2023-07-28 |title=Padel power: players and investors flock to tennis's upstart rival |work=Financial Times |url=https://www.ft.com/content/b6b08841-3169-4ebc-91ef-f419019fb0cf |access-date=2023-10-08}}] In 2023, the global padel market was valued at approximately €2 billion.[ Since 1992, the [[Padel World Championship]] has been held every two years, and each final has featured [[Argentina]] alongside either [[Spain]] or [[Brazil]].] |
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As of 2023, there are more than 25 million active players in more than 90 countries, according to the [[International Padel Federation]] (FIP).{{efn|Compared to 87 million for tennis.[}}][{{Cite news |last=Noble |first=Josh |date=2023-07-28 |title=Padel power: players and investors flock to tennis's upstart rival |work=Financial Times |url=https://www.ft.com/content/b6b08841-3169-4ebc-91ef-f419019fb0cf |access-date=2023-10-08}}] In 2023, the global padel market was valued at approximately €2 billion.[ Since 1992, the [[Padel World Championship]] has been held every two years, and each final has featured [[Argentina]] alongside either [[Spain]] or [[Brazil]].] |
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