Saana Sarteinen with The Joy pf Padel Podcast

JOP 02.07: Finland’s Saana Saarteinen

From Tennis Pro to Padel Pioneer In the latest episode of The Joy of Padel podcast, host Minter Dial sits down with Saana Saarteinen, Finland’s top-ranked Padel player. Their conversation reveals how this former college tennis player discovered Padel in 2019 and quickly rose to dominate the sport in her country, all while maintaining a…

Enrique Buenaventura

JOP 02.09: From Formula E to Padel

How Enrique Buenaventura is Shaping the Padel’s Future In a captivating episode of The Joy of Padel Podcast, host Minter Dial sits down with Enrique Buenaventura, founder of the Hexagon Cup and former Formula E executive. Their conversation reveals how this innovative team competition is transforming Padel, bringing together celebrity team owners like Eva Longoria…

The Joy of Padel: Nico Agritelley

JOP 02.08: Nico Agritelley’s American Dream

From Wall Street to World Padel In the latest episode of The Joy of Padel Podcast, host Minter Dial sits down with Nico Agritelley, America’s #1 ranked Padel player. The episode dives deep into Nico’s journey from a burnt-out tennis player to a professional Padel athlete, exploring the challenges of growing the sport in the…

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JOP 02.06: Nikhil Mohindra’s Inspiring Padel Journey

From Asthma to Ambassador In a recent episode of the Joy of Padel Podcast, host Minter Dial sat down with British Padel sensation Nikhil Mohindra. The conversation revealed an inspiring journey of how a young man with severe asthma transformed himself into a top 400 world-ranked player and the new face of Padel India. What…

DANIEL WINDAHL

JOP 02.05: The Remarkable Journey of Daniel Windahl

The Joy of Padel Podcast, hosted by Padel veteran Minter Dial, continues to bring fascinating stories from the world of this rapidly growing racquet sport. In this latest episode, Dial sits down with Daniel Windahl, Sweden’s highest-ranked Padel player and World #53, for a revealing conversation about his remarkable journey from tennis depression to Padel…

Joni Luolamaa

JOP 02.04: What being a content creator and a professional athlete is like with Joni Luolamaa

The Joy of Padel Podcast, hosted by Minter Dial, continues to bring fascinating stories from the Padel world to enthusiasts everywhere. In this engaging episode, Dial sits down with Joni Luolamaa, a rising Finnish padel star with an unconventional path to professional sports and an intriguing story of transformation. Unlike many padel professionals who transition…

Luis Estrada at The Joy of Padel podcast

JOP 02.03: Luis Estrada tears up the US Padel Circuit

In the bustling world of American Padel, a young Venezuelan powerhouse has risen to the top, captivating audiences and dominating the courts. Meet Luis Estrada, the number one Padel player in the United States, whose journey into this dynamic sport has been nothing short of extraordinary. Estrada’s path to Padel stardom began as a former…

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JOP 02.02: From Breaking Bones to Breaking Barriers: Meet England’s Adaptive Padel Captain

When Jack Hot Wheels first picked up a padel racket in August 2023, he had never played a racket sport in his life. Less than three months later, he was competing internationally in Dubai. But that’s just one of many remarkable twists in Jack’s extraordinary journey. Living with a genetic condition called brittle bones, Jack…

Enrique Corcuera Jr - The Joy of Padel by PADEL1969

JOP 02.01: Enrique Corcuera Jr. on the origins of Padel

Few people can say they grew up playing a sport in their backyard that their father invented, but for Enrique Corcuera Jr., that was just everyday life. In a fascinating conversation on The Joy of Padel podcast, Corcuera Jr. shares intimate details about the birth of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. The story of…