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Top players to feature in first-ever Abu Dhabi Padel Master in 2023

The prestigious tournament will take place on Hudayriat Island’s luxury camping site Bab Al Nojoum from February 21 to 26

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The first-ever Abu Dhabi Padel Master will have 128 of the world’s top-ranked male and female players vie for a total prize money of €450,000 — the highest-ever amount awarded in a World Padel Tour (WPT) tournament.

Sponsored by Abu Dhabi developer Modon Properties, the prestigious tournament will take place on Hudayriat Island’s luxury camping site Bab Al Nojoum from February 21 to 26.

Organised by Global MICE Organisation Limited (GMOL Events) and presented by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT – Abu Dhabi), it will be the only master category tournament hosted by the WPT in the Middle East for the next five years.

Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council said: “We are delighted to announce Abu Dhabi as the host of the World Padel Tour Master tournament and invite everyone to the UAE’s capital to witness the world’s best players compete on Hudayriat Island, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s ability to host top-notch international sporting events. Padel continues to gain major traction in the UAE with scores of new world-class facilities enhancing grassroots adoption and interest in the sport.”

Meanwhile, Saleh Mohamed Saleh Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism added: “Padel Tennis has become one of the most sought-after racquet sports events, earning a prestigious place in the international sporting calendar. We are pleased to host 128 of the world’s top male and female players in Abu Dhabi to compete on Hudayriyait Island, and we look forward to welcoming local and international visitors to the UAE’s Capital to enjoy the tournament and what the city has to offer.”

This will be the first Master tournament in the 2023 WPT season and marks one of only a handful of annual Master tournaments held around the world. Abu Dhabi joins Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Marbella, Valladolid, and Madrid as the latest city to host a WPT Master.

Alex Corretja, deputy president, WPT, and former professional tennis champion, said that Abu Dhabi has positioned itself as a world-class destination for leisure and sports entertainment with high-quality facilities and great infrastructure.

“This will not only be WPT’s first Master tournament of the 2023 season, but it will also be the only Master to be held in the Middle East, leveraging on the major boom the sport continues to witness in the UAE.”

The qualification round will occur from February 18 to 20, and the main draw from February 21 to 26. The Master tournament is WPT’s top category tournament, awarding players with the highest number of ranking points across the entire tour. It will be broadcasted live in more than 130 countries.

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