Epic Padel Takes Over Midlothian Tennis Club | Richmond News

Midlothian Tennis Club just got a major upgrade — and it’s not tennis anymore. Epic Padel, the padel expansion powerhouse, just bought the club for $900K and plans to rebrand it as Epic Athletic Club, converting half its 16 tennis courts into padel courts by early 2027. This is their third U.S. venture, following Charlotte and soon-to-open Milwaukee, as they aim to make padel — a fast, squash-and-tennis hybrid played on enclosed courts — mainstream. They’re targeting warehouses and existing clubs nationwide, avoiding tennis’ exclusivity stigma while capitalizing on the sport’s explosive U.S. growth. The club’s staff and members stay on board, and this pivot could be the lifeline tennis clubs need as pickleball eats into their turf. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2709a921642aebee