We know him for his punchlines and his biting humor. But this time, it's on a padel cage that the comedian Artus Solaro traded the microphone for the racket, at Sport-In-Park de Laval.

Volleys as fast as his jokes

During a game, Artus discovered the joys of this sport, which is attracting more and more players. Between rallies, he proved that padel could be as spectacular as a one-man show. Powerful smashes, lively volleys, and above all, a good mood shared with his playing partners: the perfect recipe for transforming this moment into a real open-air skit.

This sporting moment echoes a particularly significant year for Artus. In 2024, he directed his first film, A little something extra, a huge success with more than 10,8 million entries, and even a César nomination in 2025. The committed film highlighted actors with disabilities - a welcomed approach that propelled him well beyond simple comedian.

Padel and show, same fight

While the stage is his favorite arena, Artus has shown he can also shine on a padel court. A funny parallel: where he makes his audience laugh with well-timed one-liners, he has won over his playing partners with sometimes improbable shots, but always in the friendly spirit of padel.

Laval, a new playground

With this unusual visit, Laval's Sport-In-Park was treated to an unexpected ambassador. A nice nod before tackling the big stages — it's about to become the first comedian to play at the Paris La Défense Arena, March 27 and 28, 2026, in an XXL format combining humor and a unique live experience.

So who will be the next to turn the field into an open stage?

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.

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