KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2025 – In a major milestone for padel in the region, Asia Padel Events (APE) is set to bring the CUPRA FIP Tour 2025 to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this April. Adding to the excitement, the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT), the premier professional padel circuit focused on the Asia-Pacific region, will also host a highly anticipated tournament in the city. This dual offering solidifies Kuala Lumpur’s position as a leading padel destination in the region.
ASCARO Padel & Social Club, leader in exclusive clubs and racket sports, will be hosting both tournaments. Happening within weeks of each other, these two tournaments usher in a milestone for padel in Malaysia. Each one is poised to bring elite players from around the world and offer a display of world-class competition. Both local and international padel enthusiasts will have the chance to witness or participate in the action.
CUPRA FIP Tour: Malaysia’s First-Ever FIP Tournament
The CUPRA FIP Tour is the official international circuit of the International Padel Federation (FIP), hosting over 500 tournaments annually across 44 countries. Asia Padel Events (APE) is the official promoter of the CUPRA FIP Tour events across Asia. In 2025, APE is leading the expansion of the CUPRA FIP Tour into new host nations across the region, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more—creating more pathways for Asian athletes to compete internationally and grow the sport across the continent.
For the first time, Malaysia will join this prestigious list with the FIP Bronze Kuala Lumpur 2025, running from April 16 to 20, 2025, at ASCARO Padel & Social Club, 1 Utama.
Awarded a Bronze classification, the tournament will offer €7,000 in prize money and vital international ranking points, giving local and regional players the chance to compete against top global talents. The event represents a critical step forward in integrating Southeast Asia into the elite global padel circuit.
The tour will boost Malaysia’s reputation as a prominent destination for international padel events. Visit FIP Bronze Kuala Lumpur 2025 to find out more or sign up to join the competition. Registration is until April 2, 2025.
The Asia Pacific Padel Tour: Returning to KL for the Second Time
The week after the FIP tournament, ASCARO is also proud to bring the APPT to Kuala Lumpur from the 25th – 27th of April. As the first-ever Professional Padel Tour in the Asia-Pacific region, the APPT has rapidly become one of the largest and most popular tours worldwide.
With dedicated categories for both professional and amateur players, the APPT provides a competitive platform for players of all levels, giving everyone a chance to battle for glory on the courts.
The tournament will be held at the ASCARO Padel & Social Club in 1 Utama. Prizes will be awarded in all men’s and women’s categories, with cash prizes totalling $6,500 for professional players, and Joma Sport Padel equipment given to the winners of amateur categories.
Visit APPT Open Kuala Lumpur 2025 for more information. Registration is open until April 21, 2025.
ASCARO Champions Padel’s Growth in the Asia-Pacific Region
ASCARO serves as the leading force in the development of padel in the Asia-Pacific region. As the premier padel club of Kuala Lumpur, ASCARO Padel & Social Club has set a high standard for what padel is. It’s not just a game, but an experience that integrates a competitive sport with style. Since 2023, ASCARO has already been making waves in Malaysia. It established the country’s first-ever professional padel club, while attracting a new generation of players and fans alike. As part of its commitment to elevate the sport across the continent, ASCARO also has plans to open four new clubs in 2025.
Now, ASCARO is bringing two important tournaments to KL, both are big opportunities to celebrate padel in the region. Spearheading this effort is Daniel Liljekvist, Managing Director and Partner at ASCARO Padel and Social Club. Liljekvist expressed: “We are proud to host two major international padel tournaments this April— the first-ever FIP tournament in Malaysia, followed by the second Malaysian edition of the APPT. This marks a significant step in the growth of padel in the region, and ASCARO is honored to be at the forefront of this movement.”
Thanks to ASCARO’s strong regional presence, padel has attracted a diverse and enthusiastic audience. A growing community that Liljekvist and his team are determined to serve. “At ASCARO, we are committed to delivering a premium playing experience, and our distinctive high-quality courts set the stage for top-tier competition. Hosting these prestigious tournaments reflects our dedication to excellence, both in the facilities we provide and the level of play we support. We look forward to welcoming elite players, passionate fans, and the wider padel community for an unforgettable month of world-class padel”, Liljekvist added.
Presented together with Qliq Damansara Hotel, ASCARO’s official partner for the FIP Tour and the APPT.
This press release has also been published on VRITIMES