In a thrilling demonstration of athleticism and friendship, football player Marco Verratti and tennis legend Novak Djokovic played padel together in Doha. The event, which was held at the Qatar Open 2025, demonstrated padel’s rising appeal as a sport that combines elements of squash and tennis.
A match between 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic and Verratti, a player for Al-Arabi of the Qatar Stars League, attracted a lot of interest from both fans and the media. The pair’s participation in the event demonstrated their adaptability and love of sports outside of their main fields.
The video is available here.
Mientras tanto en Qatar
Djokovic jugando un partidito de #padel junto a Marco Verrati!pic.twitter.com/y1lZApEx9t
Padel Addict (@padeladdict) February 16, 2025
