Paquito Navarro can't play padel without putting on a show. It's just how he is. At the Generali Hexagon Cup, in the electrifying atmosphere of the Magic BoxThe Andalusian has once again reminded everyone why he is one of the most beloved players on the circuit.

We'd already seen him attempt and pull off impossible feats in improbable situations. But this time, Paquito went even further. Literally. Surrounded by spectators, glued to the stands, he amused himself by attempting a In groups of 3 from the stands, over 30 meters from the track, without any particular warm-up… and first time.

A totally crazy move, executed with disconcerting ease, as if hitting a par 3 from the stands was part of his everyday life.

Paquito Navarro has made this kind of moment his signature. The player doesn't just win matches: he creates memoriesAlready behind projects such as Padel TrottersDesigned to bring padel closer to the public and put the spectacle at the heart of the game, it continues today to fully embrace this role of artist on the court… and sometimes well beyond.

That's also why we love him. Because Paquito Navarro doesn't hold back, he takes risks. Because he plays with the crowd as much as with the ball. And because, even in a tournament like the Hexagon Cup, he reminds us that padel is first and foremost a game.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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