Team USA wins inaugural Anglo American Padel Cup in London after epic battle vs Great Britain
The United States triumphed over Great Britain in a thrilling finale to the first-ever Anglo American Padel Cup, held at Padel Hub North London, capturing the title with a 53–43 victory.
The groundbreaking international padel tournament featured 64 elite athletes and marked a new chapter in the storied sporting rivalry between the two nations.
A landmark moment for padel in Britain and the USA
The Anglo American Padel Cup has already established itself as the most significant transatlantic padel competition to date, bringing together top-tier talent from both sides of the Atlantic.
Over two action-packed days, players competed across 48 matches, thrilling packed crowds and online audiences with world-class shotmaking and sportsmanship.
Dramatic two day showdown between padel powerhouses
Team USA took a commanding 25–15 lead after Day One, but Team Great Britain came roaring back on Day Two.
Early victories from GB’s mixed pairs, Laura Jackson & George Weller, and Alice Keddie & Rafa Vega, narrowed the gap as the hosts surged ahead to a 37–35 lead by mid-afternoon.
With just two matches remaining after 46 fiercely contested battles, the Anglo American Padel Cup hung in the balance.
Team GB needed to win both to claim the title. However, the U.S. veterans Ron Bobman and Tom Bartzen delivered under pressure, defeating Britain’s Sandy Case and Minter Dial in the Men’s 60+ division to secure the Cup for Team USA.
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Spectacular finish in women’s open finale
Even with victory decided, the final match kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The Women’s Open No. 2 pairs, Dhany Quevedo and Antonella Santeusanio (USA) versus Alice Keddie and Victoria Nicholas (GB) delivered an unforgettable 7–6, 7–6 duel filled with dazzling rallies and emotional energy.
The crowd’s cheers reflected the shared pride of both nations in a match that perfectly capped off the inaugural competition.
Organisers and partners celebrate a milestone for international padel
Event founders Bill Ullman, Ben Nichols and Joelle Quinn praised both teams and supporters.
“Our congratulations to Team USA for winning the first-ever Anglo American Padel Cup,” they said.
“This event turned out to be many things an extraordinarily exciting competition, a new chapter in the historic sporting rivalry between the U.S. and Great Britain, and a showcase for the incredible padel talent emerging in both countries.”
They also expressed gratitude to title partners Playtomic and Babolat, whose backing helped bring the event to life.
“Most of all, we thank the players — true pioneers who made this first edition possible. We can’t wait for next year’s Anglo American Padel Cup in the USA.”
Team USA captains reflect on a breakthrough event
Team USA Women’s Co-Captains Ana Magrini and Lisa Teer hailed the event as a turning point for elite international padel competitions, saying: “We are so proud and honored to have represented the U.S. against Great Britain.
“The Anglo American Padel Cup has set a new benchmark for how international padel tournaments should be run. We leave with a trophy and lifelong friendships.”
A new era for transatlantic padel competition
The success of the Anglo American Padel Cup 2025 cements its place as a cornerstone of the global padel calendar.
With the 2026 edition set to take place in the United States, excitement is already building for what promises to be an even bigger and more competitive sequel in the world’s fastest-growing racket sport.
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