In a hotly contested match at Padel Hub North London, Team USA defeated Great Britain to win the first Anglo American Padel Cup. The competition, which featured 48 matches and 64 top athletes, was a new turning point in the two countries’ athletic rivalry. With a total score of 53 to 43, Team USA won the concluding match of the weekend and secured the title.
Changes in Momentum and Drama on the Last Day
The Americans led 25–15 after a strong first day, but Team GB put up a strong fight on the second day. Great Britain jumped ahead 37–35 in the afternoon after early victories by mixed partners Laura Jackson & George Weller and Alice Keddie & Rafa Vega reduced the deficit.
The Cup was still up in the air with two games left. Team GB needed both wins to overturn the deficit, but the Men’s 60 US pair Ron Bobman and Tom Bartzen delivered a crucial victory over Sandy Case and Minter Dial, securing the Cup for the United States.
A Magnificent Conclusion
The crowd was enthralled with the last match, even though the title had already been claimed. In a thrilling 7-6, 7-6 match, Team USA’s Dhany Quevedo and Antonella Santeusanio defeated Alice Keddie and Victoria Nicholas in the Women’s Open number two pairing. Both sides of the fans erupted in cheers as the game featured spectacular shotmaking.
Founders Mark the Beginning of a New Age
Co-founders of the Anglo American Cup Bill Ullman, Ben Nichols, and Joelle Quinn discussed the event’s success. They congratulated Team USA on winning the inaugural Anglo American Padel Cup. “This event turned out to be many things—an extraordinarily exciting competition, a contest that added a new chapter to the historic sporting rivalry between the US and GB, and a showcase for the amazing padel talent developing in both countries.”
They also thanked partners Playtomic and Babolat for helping bring the vision to life, and praised the players who made history by committing to the inaugural edition.
Captains Consider the Event
Team USA Women’s Co-Captains Ana Magrini and Lisa Teer expressed pride in their squad’s performance and the friendships forged. “We are so proud and honored to have competed as the US Women’s Co-Captains against Great Britain,” they said. “The Anglo American Padel Cup has established a new benchmark for the administration of top-tier international padel tournaments.”
Cameron Dollimore, the captain of Team GB Men’s Open, accepted the close loss but expressed hope for the future. “It’s been a massive honour to lead my country in this reincarnation of the historic Britain–American sporting rivalry,” he said. “The team got so close to a home victory, and the fact that it came down to the penultimate match speaks volumes about what the future holds for the sport in both countries.”
Toward 2026
The Anglo American Padel Cup will return in 2026, with the United States hosting the next edition. As both nations continue to invest in padel, the competition promises to grow in stature and intensity, building on the success of its London debut.