On the Joy of Padel podcast, host Minter Dial sits down with David García, a pure Padel player turned coach who reached the top 60 in world rankings before retiring four years ago. Now serving as director and head coach at M3 Padel Academy, García shares fascinating insights about his journey from playing Padel at…
In a revealing episode of the Joy of Padel podcast, host Minter Dial sits down with Tom Murray, Head of Padel at the British Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). Their conversation uncovers the fascinating journey of how a former tennis player became one of the key figures driving Padel’s growth in Great Britain. From his early…
The Joy of Padel Podcast, hosted by Minter Dial and sponsored by premium court manufacturer PADEL1969, recently featured an extraordinary conversation with Alejandra Salazar, a living legend in the world of Padel. At 38, Salazar has achieved what few athletes in any sport can claim: holding the world #1 ranking across three different decades. Fresh…
The Joy of Padel podcast, hosted by Minter Dial and sponsored by Padel1969, recently featured Spanish professional player Marta “Martita” Ortega in its eighteenth episode of season two. The episode dives into Ortega’s experiences at Roland Garros, her adaptation to varying playing conditions, and her perspective on the sport’s evolution from World Padel Tour to…
The Joy of Padel Podcast, hosted by the insightful Minter Dial, unveiled a groundbreaking conversation with Vianney Dubois, a data maverick transforming how we understand Padel. This episode offers a deep dive into the intricate world of sports statistics, revealing how data will reshape our comprehension of this rapidly growing sport. The Data Nerd’s Journey…
When Minter Dial created The Joy of Padel Podcast, he hoped to interview sports icons who fundamentally redefined the meaning of athletic excellence. In episode 16, Dial sits down with Roby Gattiker—an eleven-time world champion whose journey through Padel represents more than just sporting achievement. It’s a profound narrative of passion, resilience, and the transformative…
In a recent episode of The Joy of Padel podcast, host Minter Dial interviews Alex Inglot, former ATP board member and current ESports commissioner, who shares critical insights about Padel’s business landscape and growth challenges. Inglot’s unique perspective, shaped by his legal background, sports administration experience, and role in professional tennis governance, offers a sobering…
The Joy of Padel, hosted by Minter Dial, continues to bring fascinating stories from the rapidly growing sport of Padel. In episode 14 of season 2, Dial sits down with Rafa Vega, Britain’s #2 ranked player and a respected coach at Harvard Club Chelsea. Their conversation reveals how a competitive tennis player transformed into one…
The Rise of Padel The Joy of Padel Podcast, hosted by passionate player Minter Dial, recently featured Pablo Carro, co-founder of Playtomic, the world’s leading racket sports booking app. In this fascinating episode, Pablo shares insights about his journey from tennis player to padel enthusiast and entrepreneur, while discussing the explosive growth of padel worldwide…
The Global Padel Revolution Minter Dial’s Joy of Padel Podcast has become the definitive audio journey into the world of Padel, offering listeners an unprecedented look into the sport’s global transformation. In a recent electrifying episode, Dial sits down with Nallé Grinda – a French padel champion turned visionary entrepreneur – to dissect the sport’s…
