10 September 2024 | Tennis West

Western Australian tennis players, Sam Ashenden, Emily Hare, Dominic Bechard and Vuk Velokivich 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.