The UK Padel County Championships 2024 delivered an unforgettable weekend of action, with Essex sweeping all three titles in the Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed categories. Competing against 29 counties and over 60 teams, Essex proved to be unstoppable, showcasing top-tier padel at two stunning venues: Surge Padel in the morning and Rocket Padel Bristol in the afternoon.
An Unparalleled Level of Competition
This year’s event marked the biggest UK Padel County Championships ever, with the quality of play reaching new heights. From the group stages to the finals, teams battled fiercely, creating a high-octane atmosphere across both venues. The Wiltshire mixed team, a county with just three courts, provided an early highlight by taking Essex into a Champions Shoot-out in the group stage, only to narrowly lose—a sign of the intense competition throughout.
Dominance in the Mixed Category
The Mixed final was a showstopper, attracting hundreds of spectators at the venue and thousands more via the UK Padel YouTube live stream. With precision and flair, Essex secured a thrilling victory, capping off a day of unforgettable moments.
Essex’s Women’s Team Rises to the Challenge
The Women’s competition featured a standout performance by the Yorkshire team, who dominated throughout the day, including a strong group-stage win over Surrey. However, they met their match in the final, where Essex’s pairing of Sarah Lochrie and Jo Ward played a sensational game. In a fiercely competitive encounter, their extraordinary shots in the tie-break secured Essex the title.
An Unforgettable Men’s Final
The Men’s final was the perfect conclusion to the weekend—a dramatic showdown between Essex and Surrey. Surrey struck first, winning the opening rubber, but Essex’s first pairing dug deep to claw back a narrow victory in their string. The match came down to a Champions Shoot-out, where Jake Bewley and Ethan Bardo found another gear to defeat Surrey’s Chris Salisbury and Ed Tandy with a decisive 10-4 scoreline. It was a performance of grit and determination, earning Essex a well-deserved title.
Congratulations, Team Essex!
A huge round of applause to Ethan Bardo, Elliot Selby, Josh Gilbert, Jake Webley, Sarah Lochrie, Rosie Quirk, Denise, and Jo Ward for their outstanding contributions to this historic win. Whether on the court or supporting behind the scenes, every member of the Essex team played a vital role in this monumental achievement.
This year’s County Championships have set a new standard for excellence and excitement. The next chapter will unfold on November 15–16, 2025, at Rocket Padel Bristol. Will Essex defend their crown, or will a new champion emerge to challenge their reign?
The stage is set, and we can’t wait to see what happens next. Who will take home the glory in 2025? Only time will tell!