The Baltic Racket Sports Club hosted another exciting Padel Event on Friday 21 November at Stratford Padel Club and it was a fantastic afternoon of competitive play and networking.

Click here to see photos from the padel tournament.

With a buzz in the air, 40 participants of various skill levels took to the courts, joining in the fun and action. Some were returning veterans, while others made their debut in the sport, but all shared a common goal—to try and win!

The day kicked off with round-robin matches across four groups, featuring a mix of experienced players and newcomers. After some thrilling and competitive group stages, the four group winners progressed to the semifinals. The first semifinal saw Josh & Harvey from Howe Robinson facing off against Sam & Humphrey from Arrow. It was a closely contested match, but in the end, Sam & Humphry managed to topple their opponents to secure their spot in the final. Meanwhile, the second semifinal featured Oliver & Philip from KPI Ocean Connect against Michael & Michael from Howe Robinson. It was another high-quality match, but Michael & Michael proved to be too strong, and they made their way into the final with a solid win.

The final match lived up to the hype, with both pairs battling it out for the top spot. In a showcase of skill and determination, Michael & Michael from Howe Robinson emerged victorious, taking the title with a 6-2 victory.

After the final match, the day wrapped up with a well-deserved networking session and drinks at the bar, bringing a fitting end to another fantastic event.

We want to thank the Baltic, MOL, Thurlestone, Howe Robinson, Arrow, Fulmar, KPI, AM Nomikos, Clarksons, Marine Fuels Alliance, Windward Shipping, Syroco, Bancosta, Lightship, Propeller Fuels, SSY and Bridge Markets for all fielding players and helping support the club.

As always, if you would like to know more about the Racket Sports Club, please contact Matthew Cannon (MOL), Mark Ma (Baltic) or Dan Smethurst (Thurlestone).

The club aims to organize more tennis, padel, and table tennis events in 2026 so if you're interested in participating or have ideas to contribute, please get in touch.

We'll be back at Stratford in March for another Padel day, with tennis booked at Surbiton on the grass during the summer. We look forward to seeing you all soon!