The former tennis No. 1 is co-owner of Team AD/vantage, which will take part in next year’s Hexagon Cup, which will feature six different teams. The tournament will be held in February 2024, and with padel popular in Spain already, it will take place in Madrid.
The team is co-owned by co-owned by AD Global Sports’ Arran Yentob and Murray’s former coach Dani Vallverdu, and is the fourth confirmed club of the six expected to debut at the event.
The Hexagon Cup sees six teams made up of three couples each (one male couple, one female couple and one made up of stars of the future) compete to win a one-million euros prize fund.
“I’m excited to become part of the ownership group for a team in the inaugural Hexagon Cup,” said Murray.
“I invested in Game4Padel a few years ago to help try and grow the sport in the UK – it’s already huge in South America, the Middle East and parts of Europe.
“I love the fact it’s easy to play, fun and social, so it will get people of all ages and abilities picking up a racket and giving it a go.
“I’m working with friends of mine at AD Global Sports, and together we’ll have fun over the next few years as we build a successful team and competition, while also helping grow the sport.”
There are three other teams already announced: Rafa Nadal Academy by Richard Mille, RL9 by Barcelona footballer Robert Lewandowski, and a fan-led Hexagon Cup team as confirmed entries. Two more teams will be announced next week.
The first edition of the Hexagon Cup will take place at the historic Madrid Arena (spain).