# Juan Martín Díaz: Secrets of a 30-Year Career in Elite Padel (JOPS03E14)

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Podcast: [The Joy of Padel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joy-of-padel-6443459)
Published: 2025-07-29T23:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.minterdial.com/2025/07/juan-martin-diaz/
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Duration seconds: 1806

## Resource

Juan Martín Díaz, padel legend, shares his journey from his beginnings in tennis to becoming a padel professional. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the game and the evolution toward a more physical sport. Díaz describes himself as an offensive player with exceptional reflexes, emphasizing the importance of compatibility with his playing partner. He analyzes the differences between the Argentine and Spanish schools of padel and comments on the recent World Championship in Doha. He offers his perspective on the current professional circuit, suggesting improvements in organization and player participation in decision-making. Díaz reflects on changes to the rules and playing surface, expressing his preference for maintaining the essence of the sport. He shares personal anecdotes, including the birth of his son during a tournament, and emphasizes the importance of humility in padel. Finally, he offers his optimistic outlook on the future of the sport and its possible inclusion in the Olympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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