Whether you’re a die-hard padel player or just picking up your first racket, this quiz will test how much you really know about the sport. It’s split into themed sections, with a final tiebreaker for ultimate bragging rights. Good luck!
History & Origins
1. In which country was padel invented?
Answer: Mexico
2. Who invented padel?
Answer: Enrique Corcuera
3. In what year was padel invented?
Answer: 1969
4. Which European country helped popularise padel internationally?
Answer: Spain
5. When was the International Padel Federation (FIP) founded?
Answer: 1991
Players & Legends
6. Which player is nicknamed “The Boss” and is considered one of the greatest male padel players?
Answer: Fernando Belasteguín
7. Who is the youngest female padel player to reach world number 1 by 2025?
Answer: Paula Josemaría
8. Which female player was the first to win 100 World Padel Tour titles?
Answer: Marta Marrero
9. Name the Spanish male player ranked World No.1 multiple times and known for his aggressive net play.
Answer: Juan Lebrón
10. Which top female player is known for her strong backhand and multiple major titles by 2025?
Answer: Ariana Sánchez
11. Which legendary tennis player is also a notable padel club owner and promoter?
Answer: Rafael Nadal
12. Which Argentine player held the World No.1 spot for the longest consecutive period?
Answer: Fernando Belasteguín
13. Who was the first female player to reach World No.1 from outside Spain?
Answer: Cecilia Reiter (Argentina)
Competitions & Tournaments
14. What is the name of the main professional padel tour started in 2022?
Answer: Premier Padel
15. Where was the first World Padel Championship held?
Answer: Madrid, Spain
16. Which country won the men’s 2022 World Padel Championship?
Answer: Argentina
17. Which country won the women’s 2022 World Padel Championship?
Answer: Spain
18. How often is the World Padel Championship held?
Answer: Every two years
19. What is the major international governing body for padel?
Answer: International Padel Federation (FIP)
20. Which country is the current leader in the number of professional padel players?
Answer: Spain
21. Which major tournament is held annually in Rome and attracts top players worldwide?
Answer: Premier Padel Major Rome
22. Name the Spanish city famous for hosting the annual World Padel Tour Masters tournament.
Answer: Madrid
23. What is the name of the global ranking system used for professional padel players?
Answer: World Padel Tour Ranking
Court & Equipment
24. What is the length of a standard padel court?
Answer: 20 metres
25. What material are the back walls on a padel court usually made from?
Answer: Tempered glass
26. What is the maximum allowed length for a padel racket?
Answer: 45.5 centimetres
27. What type of balls are used in professional padel matches?
Answer: Low-compression tennis balls
28. What is the height of the net at the centre of a padel court?
Answer: 88 centimetres
29. Are players allowed to hit the ball after it bounces off the side mesh?
Answer: Yes
30. Can singles matches be officially played in padel?
Answer: Yes
Game Play & Rules
31. How many players are on the court during a standard padel doubles match?
Answer: Four
32. How many serves does each player get per point?
Answer: Two
33. Is volleying the serve allowed?
Answer: No
34. Can the ball bounce twice on a player’s side before being returned?
Answer: No
35. Is it legal for the ball to hit the glass wall after bouncing once in the player’s court?
Answer: Yes
36. What happens if a player hits the ball before it bounces on their side?
Answer: Fault
Fun Facts & Miscellaneous
37. Approximately how many padel courts were there worldwide by 2025?
Answer: Around 38,000
38. Who is considered the “face” of padel worldwide due to his multiple championship wins and longevity?
Answer: Fernando Belasteguín
39. Which South American country is a major rival to Spain in padel success?
Answer: Argentina
40. Which continent has seen the fastest growth in padel participation since 2015?
Answer: Europe
Bonus Tiebreaker Question
How many official padel courts are there in Spain as of 2025? (Closest guess wins)
Answer: 15,000
Information accurate as of August 2025
