Padel thinks it can outgrow tennis — but will rising costs halt the boom?

Padel, the fast-growing racket sport, is generating ambitious claims that it could eventually surpass tennis in global popularity and participation numbers. However, concerns are mounting that rising costs associated with court construction, club memberships, and equipment could price out recreational players and slow the sport's rapid expansion. Industry observers are questioning whether padel's infrastructure and accessibility challenges may undermine its potential to become a mainstream sporting powerhouse.