Jamie Fermosell: US Open Champion, Premier Padel Grind, and Why the USA Is the Biggest Opportunity in Padel

Jamie Fermosell: US Open Champion, Premier Padel Grind, and Why the USA Is the Biggest Opportunity in Padel

In this episode of Padel Smash Academy, we sit down with Jamie Fermosell — the reigning US Open Padel Championships champion — to unpack the real story behind his rise from elite tennis in Spain to winning the biggest tournament in the U.S. Jamie shares how he went pro in tennis at just 14, battled a career-ending wrist injury, and then rebuilt from scratch in padel by training 7–8 hours a day for a full year with zero days off.

We go deep on what it actually takes to become a professional padel player: the financial reality of the tour, why most players can’t survive without sponsorships, and how the balance between results and social media impacts your earning potential. Jamie explains the path through FIP - International Padel Federation tournaments into Premier Padel, what qualifying rounds feel like, and why the economics in Europe can be brutal even when you’re winning matches.

Jamie also breaks down the differences between U.S. and European padel, why he chose to move to the States, and what’s next: his mission to become the clear #1 in U.S. rankings—and his longer-term plan to help build academies and bring more world-class coaching to American clubs. Plus, we talk sponsors, gear mindset (why “it’s not the racket”), recovery, and even a fascinating sleep technology he swears by.

If you’re a player, coach, or padel entrepreneur trying to understand the real roadmap - this one is for you.

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Inside WME’s Padel Strategy: Celebrities, Brands, and the Next Generation

Inside WME’s Padel Strategy: Celebrities, Brands, and the Next Generation

What does one of the biggest representation agencies in the world see in padel?In this episode, Cesc and Julian sit down with Daniel Dios from WME Sports to break down how global brands are entering p...

24 Mars 14min

Inside Babolat Padel with Jose Luis Sanz and Alejandra Alonso | RacquetX 2026

Inside Babolat Padel with Jose Luis Sanz and Alejandra Alonso | RacquetX 2026

In this special RacquetX 2026 episode, Cesc and Julian sit down with two key voices from the world of Babolat Padel: Jose Luis Sanz, Padel Business Leader and Global Marketing Director at Babolat, and...

19 Mars 17min

Inside RacquetX 2026 EP. 1 | Boast, Hexagon Cup, Nox, Blanca & More

Inside RacquetX 2026 EP. 1 | Boast, Hexagon Cup, Nox, Blanca & More

Episode 1 of 4 from our RacquetX 2026 coverage is here.In this first episode, the Padel Smash TV team hits the floor at RacquetX to talk with some of the most interesting brands and leaders shaping th...

17 Mars 51min

Boast Is Back: CEO Matthew Feuer on Reviving an American Racket Icon

Boast Is Back: CEO Matthew Feuer on Reviving an American Racket Icon

Boast is making a serious return to racket sports, and in this episode of Padel Smash TV, Cesc and Julian sit down with Matthew Feuer, Owner and CEO of Boast, to talk about the brand’s heritage, why i...

13 Mars 31min

RacquetX isn’t just a trade show - this is where the industry meets on-court.

RacquetX isn’t just a trade show - this is where the industry meets on-court.

RacquetX is back for year three and it’s bigger, sharper, and more on-court than ever. In this interview, Robyn Duda (Co-Founder & CEO of RacquetX) walks us through what’s new for RacquetX 2026, inclu...

6 Mars 28min

CourtsApp Is the “Expedia” for Padel, Tennis & Pickleball | Daren Hornig

CourtsApp Is the “Expedia” for Padel, Tennis & Pickleball | Daren Hornig

Racket sports clubs everywhere face the same challenge: prime-time is packed, but mid-day court time sits empty. In this episode, we sit down with Daren Hornig (CourtsApp) to break down a platform bui...

3 Mars 30min

Patricio Misitrano on Building Racquet 360’s Padel Empire

Patricio Misitrano on Building Racquet 360’s Padel Empire

Padel is scaling fast  but building a great club is harder than people think. In this episode, Cesc & Julian sit down with Patricio Misitrano (CEO of Racket Social Club, Founder/CEO of Misitrano Consu...

27 Feb 47min

Inside Padel Club Palm Beach: The Luxury “Stay After You Play” Club Model

Inside Padel Club Palm Beach: The Luxury “Stay After You Play” Club Model

Welcome to a brand-new Padel Smash Academy Club Review—today Cesc & Julian are in Palm Beach with Florencia Roncatti (General Manager) and Guillermo Amor Torres (Operations Manager) at Padel Club Palm...

25 Feb 16min

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