Premier Padel said that players who are accused of boycotting the P2 competition in Gijon, Spain, would face severe legal repercussions. According to reports, the boycott is in reaction to smaller main draws and adjustments in the allocation of ranking points that are allegedly detrimental to players with lower rankings. To support their lower-ranked compatriots, the top 50 male players in the global rankings have not yet entered the competition.
The players have received legal letters from Premier Padel outlining the potential legal repercussions of their actions as well as the severe harm that the boycott will cause. The letter highlights that a group of players opposing a tournament as a whole is unprecedented in professional sports and might have severe repercussions for all parties. Premier Padel asserts that it has proof that the Padel Players Association approved the modifications to the point distribution and draw sizes.
