PIC: LTA
With many players based on the continent, the question must be asked – who are our top British players? On the eve of the Stratford event, we reveal the hottest British prospects.
Name: Louie Harris
Age: 19
GB rank: I don’t have a ranking yet as I haven’t played tournaments in the UK , but definitely top 8 as I’ve consistently been in the National team for the last few years
Coach: Salvador Santiago
Academy: Play Academy
Sponsors: Dunlop
Occupation: Padel coach / Personal Trainer
Playing partners: Sam Jones (GB) , Sten Richters (Netherlands)
Number of years playing: 6-7 years
Best thing about Padel: Many different ways to play the game and always so much more to learn !
Best Padel memory: First time representing Team GB in Malaga for the junior World Champs
Best country to play Padel in: Spain
How do you feel about your chances of doing well in Stratford: Some tough pairs in the draw but feeling confident we can do very well this tournament.
Interesting fact about you that nobody knows: Always wanted to be a Rugby player when I was growing up
Favourite Padel shot: Smash
Advice to anyone looking to try Padel for the first time: Go down to your local club with a few friends and take a lesson or play a match with the main goal of having fun!
Best tournament results: 2nd in the World Junior National pairs / 3rd in European Championship with the men’s Team
Aspirations for 2022: To climb the international rankings as much as possible establishing myself in the circuit
