PUNTA CANA – The prestigious Puntacana Resort is poised to become the epicenter of international padel as it prepares to host an exclusive Padel Week from December 16 to 21. The world-class Oscar de la Renta Tennis Center, in a strategic partnership with LUX Tennis, will stage the high-profile event featuring two of the sport’s renowned figures: Coki Nieto, currently ranked 7th globally, and Alfonso Sánchez, holding the world No. 171 position.
The week’s itinerary is designed to offer an immersive experience, commencing with premium training clinics. Participants will have the rare opportunity to engage in intensive group practice sessions directly with the professionals. These exclusive clinics, capped at just three players per session to ensure personalized coaching, are scheduled on alternating days. Training sessions with Alfonso Sánchez will be conducted on December 16 and 18, while clinics led by Coki Nieto are set for December 17 and 19.
The competitive highlight of the week, a professionally organized tournament, is slated to run from December 18 through December 21. The sporting competition will reach its climax with an official awards ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on the final day, celebrating the champions. Immediately following the ceremony, spectators will be treated to a spectacular exhibition match. Nieto and Sánchez will join forces to face a formidable duo consisting of the head coach from LUX Padel and a distinguished local player, showcasing elite-level play.
Padel Week will conclude on a celebratory note with a dedicated meet-and-greet event. Scheduled from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on December 21st, this session provides attendees and participants with direct access to the athletes for autographs, photographs, and personal interaction, creating memorable moments to cap off the prestigious sporting gathering.