England losing tennis courts as number of padel facilities rises exponentially

England losing tennis courts as number of padel facilities rises exponentially

In England, the number of tennis courts has fallen by about 200 over the past three years, while padel courts have multiplied rapidly. Despite the surge, tennis venues still outnumber padel sites roughly eleven to one. The trend reflects shifting recreational preferences, with padel gaining popularity but not yet overtaking traditional tennis facilities across the country.