Abu Dhabi to host World Padel tournament

The event has drawn 128 of the world’s top-ranked padel players to the Modon Abu Dhabi Padel Master from 21-26 February 2023, at Bab Al Nojoum on Hudayriat Island. 

World Padel Tour (WPT), the world’s leading professional padel circuit, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, and property developer Modon have announced the inaugural Abu Dhabi Padel Master tournament.

The tournament will be organised by Global MICE Organisation Limited and presented by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, it will be the only master category tournament hosted by the World Padel Tour in the Middle East for the next five years.

The Modon Abu Dhabi Padel Master 2023 will see 128 top-ranked men and women players compete in the main draw from 21 - 26 February, while the qualification round will occur from 18-20 February. The Master tournament is WPT’s top category tournament, awarding players with the highest number of ranking points across the entire tour. The Modon Abu Dhabi Master will grant a total prize money of €450,000, the highest amount ever awarded in a WPT tournament.

H.E. Awani 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.”

H.E Al Geziry 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.”

The Modon Abu Dhabi Padel Master 2023 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, the most prestigious tournament on the WPT circuit.