Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about an incredible trend that’s sweeping the nation: padel Padel, a fast-paced and fun sport that’s taking the world by storm, is making its mark in New York City. Let’s dive into how this charming sport is capturing hearts and courts across the Big Apple.
The Rise of Padel in NYC
Padel’s emergence in New York City can largely be attributed to the vision of one man: Santiago Gomez. Described as “the man who brought padel to New York City,” former restaurateur Gomez had an epiphany during the global Covid pandemic. While playing padel back in his native Mexico, he realized it was time to bring the sport to New York. Returning to the city in 2021, Gomez turned his vision into reality by opening Padel Haus’ doors in Williamsburg 
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From Fine Dining to Padel Pioneer
Gomez made his mark in New York’s culinary world before turning his attention to padel. A former investment banker for UBS, the Mexican entrepreneur co-founded Cosme, an award-winning Mexican restaurant that earned accolades including the New York Times Restaurant of the Year title and a place on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
“When I first moved to New York, there were no padel courts,” says Gomez. “I had to travel to Spain and Mexico to play. But as the sport grew internationally, I knew it was only a matter of time before New Yorkers would embrace it.” His vision was to create a club dedicated entirely to padel, combining his background in hospitality with his passion for the sport. And so, Padel Haus was born as a padel and wellness facility befitting Brooklyn’s lifestyle-focused community 
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The Heart of New York’s Padel Scene
Before long, Padel Haus Williamsburg was joined by a neighboring outdoor location on the Banks of the East River. Domino Park, as it has become known, is Padel Haus’ summer season offering, just steps from its flagship Kent Avenue club. While Padel Haus had accelerated its dominance of Brooklyn’s padel scene with the opening of the spectacular Padel Haus Dumbo (where this week’s US Open will be staged), there are now clubs opening across other boroughs of the city and into neighboring states like New Jersey and Connecticut.
The Future of Padel in New York
The future of padel in New York looks bright. Proven by Padel Haus’ decision to open its third permanent New York venue in Greenpoint later this year, the sport’s rise is just beginning. “With more clubs opening and major tournaments coming to New York,” Gomez explains, “padel is only going to get bigger. We’re excited about what’s to come.”
And so, padel’s momentum in New York shows no signs of abating. This weekend, from October 4-6, the US Open Padel Championships will make its debut at Padel Haus Dumbo. The prestigious tournament will draw talent from across the globe, further cementing New York as an emerging destination for padel in the United States 
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A Growing Trend in Tennis
As I delve into these exciting developments around padel, I can’t help but think about how trends in tennis are evolving. From high school tennis in Ohio to women’s leadership programs in tennis like the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis Workshop, there’s a lot happening in our beloved sport.
Conclusion
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Yours truly,
Mia
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