Andrew Strauss is one of the brains behind a new padel tournament designed to capitalize on the sport's growing popularity.
The former England cricket captain will compete against fellow sports stars Michael Vaughan, Andriy Shevchenko and Brian Habana at the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic at London's Hurlingham Club in May this year. .
Padel is a double racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, and is the fastest growing sport in the world, with big fans of celebrities such as David Beckham, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Sylvain Wiltord and Neymar. It is considered one of the most popular sports. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp even installed a court at the club's training ground at Anfield.
“In recent years I have become passionate about the hugely appealing sport of padel and I know the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic will be the perfect event for Hurlingham Club.” said Strauss, one of England's three captains. Ashes at home or on the go.
“Our vision for the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic is to create a unique and exclusive pro-am and lifestyle event around one of the world’s most exciting sports.
“As a former professional athlete who has never lost his competitive spirit, I am looking forward to taking on my friend Brian Habana on the turf at Hurlingham in May.”
The pro-am tournament is a benefit to Laureus Sport for Good, a global charity that supports programs and organizations around the world that use the power of sport to help young people overcome violence, discrimination and inequality. It will be a fundraiser.
“In Alfred Dunhill and Laureus Sport for Good, we believe we have the perfect partners to realize this vision at Hurlingham Club in May and in new markets in the future,” added Strauss. Ta.
“We believe that an invitation to the Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic will be one of the hottest tickets in the sport.”
The Alfred Dunhill Padel Classic was co-founded by former IMG events executive Charlie Grave and TTB Sports, the investment, advisory and marketing group of which Strauss is chairman.
