Off the Pitch, Vinicius Finds a New Passion in Paddle Tennis
Vinicius Junior, one of the star players of Real Madrid, may have missed the match against UD Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabéu due to suspension, but he didn’t let the weekend go to waste. The Brazilian player took to the paddle tennis court, showcasing his skills in the sport alongside world number one Juan Lebron from Cádiz.
A Growing Love for Paddle Tennis
Vinicius is not new to the sport, having practiced it regularly over the past few months. Lebron, known for his skills on the paddle tennis court, published a photo on social media with Vinicius, where both can be seen holding Lebron’s new Babolat padel racket. The caption read: “Nice play, friend.” Vinicius responded with a simple “Not bad.”
Vinicius’s love for paddle tennis is not an isolated case within Real Madrid. Teammates like Dani Carvajal, Kylian Mbappé, and Dani Ceballos have also been spotted on the paddle tennis court in their free time.
A Sport on the Rise
Paddle tennis has been gaining popularity over the years, with more and more followers joining the sport. It’s not hard to see why, given the social aspect and the physical challenge it presents. For players like Vinicius, paddle tennis offers a chance to unwind and stay active outside of their football training.
Lebron, being a top player in the sport, has been known to ‘catch’ stars from other sports, including Ferran Torres, Ilia Topuria, and Jimmy Butler. His encounter with Vinicius is just another example of the growing appeal of paddle tennis.