10 September 2024 | Tennis West

Western Australian tennis players, Sam Ashenden, Emily Hare, Dominic Bechard and Vuk Velickovic have been selected to represent Australia at the Padel World Cup, with the Asia/African qualifiers in Kuwait on 22nd September, followed by the World Cup in Doha in October.

Sixteen Countries from Asia and Africa will compete in Kuwait to secure their spot in the 2024 Padel World Cup.

Padel is a rapidly growing sport that combines elements of tennis and squash.

WA player Sam Ashenden was proud to represent Australia and showcase their skills and dedication on the world stage.

 

The Crocs (Men) Team: 

Tim Brown (C) – Sydney

Sam Ashenden – Perth

Dom Bechard – Perth

Jake Benzal – Spain

Emeric Navarro – Sydney / France

Ross Taylor – Gold Coast

Vuk Velickovic – Perth / USA

Marious Zelba – Sydney / Spain

Toni Pi Alarcon (Coach) – Gold Coast / Spain

Matt Barrelle (Manager) – Byron Bay

 

The Crocettes (Women) Team: 

Lexi Dalley (C) – Sydney

Sacha Alexander – Byron Bay

Jess Bryke – Sydney

Angela Dangond – Sydney

Emily Hare – Perth

Sarah Morante – Sydney

Jemma Peterswald – Gold Coast

Ana Renda – Sydney

Pascalle Thenaux (Coach) – Sydney / Spain

Matt Barrelle (Manager) – Byron Bay

 

If you would like to support the team please feel free to donate to them directly through their go fund me page: https://gofund.me/6e46c527.