Eva Longoria hails padel's equal opportunities as sport's popularity surges
By A Mystery Man Writer
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The inaugural Hexagon Cup has won plaudits for its innovative and gender equal team format, top-tier padel players and celebrity teams. Eva Longoria, co-owner of Eleven Eleven Team USA, has been telling CNN what first got her into the world of padel, the importance of gender equity and what lasting impact her involvement can have on the sport and beyond.
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