Two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has entered the growing world of Padel, becoming a co-owner of AD/vantage padel team, a prominent team in Spain’s Hexagon Cup competition.
Anthony Joshua joins former tennis star Andy Murray, who is already a major stakeholder in the team, as well as a broader group of high-profile co-owners.
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Joshua is the latest celebrity investor in the Hexagon Cup, joining a roster of stars such as actress Eva Longoria, Formula One driver Pierre Gasly, and soccer icons Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, and Sergio Aguero. Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is also among the elite team owners.
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AD/vantage made a strong debut in 2024, winning both the men’s and women’s titles in the inaugural Hexagon Cup, showcasing their dominance in the sport.
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Anthony Joshua, speaking about his involvement in the AD/vantage padel team, said: “The growth of padel as an international sport has been really impressive and interesting to watch, so getting the chance to join Andy and the rest of the ownership team was an opportunity I had to take.”
Murray, a long-time supporter of Padel and an investor in Padel court operator Game4Padel, welcomed Joshua’s addition to the team: “Having Anthony join Arran, Dani, and me on the team leadership is a huge win for us. It will provide momentum as we look to defend our title in Madrid in the coming weeks.”
Other notable co-owners of AD/vantage include businessman Arran Yentob and Murray’s former coach Daniel Vallverdú. Yentob expressed confidence in the team’s future, saying, “Anthony’s wealth of experience can bolster our recent achievements, and alongside Andy, Dani, and the rest of the AD/vantage team, we aim to unlock more of the sport’s potential while attracting fresh talent to the courts.”
First held in 2024, the Hexagon Cup will feature eight teams for its second edition, which will offer a €1.2 million prize purse, the biggest in the history of professional padel.
The Hexagon Cup continues to grow as a marquee event in the padel world, with its roster of elite team owners elevating the sport’s profile globally.
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