Interesting facts about padel tennis:

Created in Mexico in 1962: Enrique Corcuera built a small court next to his house and surrounded it with walls to keep the ball from going into the neighbors' yards. Later, heavy tennis rackets were replaced with solid paddles.
Its popularity in Europe began in Spain, where the game was introduced by Corcuera's friend, Prince Alfonso of Hohenlohe. Today, padel is the second most popular recreational sport in Spain after football
Stringless rackets: Instead of strings, padel rackets have holes in their solid surface. This provides better control of the ball and reduces the power of each shot.
Underhand serves only: The serve must always be hit underhand, making the game much easier for beginners who don't need to master complex serving techniques from the start.
Glass walls are part of the rules, not just the fence. Players can use them during rallies, creating countless tactical possibilities.
Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.
In padel, tactics matter more than power. Success depends less on hitting the ball as hard as possible and more on using angles, walls, and teamwork effectively.
There is no singles format in professional padel. The most prestigious tournaments are played exclusively in doubles.

Me and Racket Sports

I love all racket sports.

I'm a Master of Sport in badminton—I can even play with my left hand.
I've been playing table tennis since childhood, so I feel quite confident.
I've always loved tennis. Even though my level is only a bit above beginner, I enjoy every minute on the court.
I've only played squash once. I don't think that's enough to form a real opinion, so it definitely deserves another chance.
Beach tennis was a fun experience. I enjoyed it, but playing one-on-one was quite a challenge since it's usually played in doubles.
Padel tennis has become my new interest, but classic tennis is still my favorite.
Pickleball is next on my list—I can't wait to give it a try.