Padel's Star-Studded Rise Turns Toward Big Business

Padel, the racket sport that pairs elements of tennis and squash, has drawn a following among some of the entertainment world's most recognizable names. Eva Longoria has taken up the game, and she is joined by actor Tom Holland and soccer icon David Beckham among its celebrity players, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The sport's expanding social scene has caught the attention of entrepreneurs now working to build it into a lasting American business. Its celebrity following suggests padel's momentum may be more than a passing pastime.

With reporting from The Hollywood Reporter.