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Regulation padel court width, from sideline to sideline.
Definition
A padel court is 10 meters wide from sideline to sideline, creating a 20-by-10-meter rectangular playing surface. This width dimension is fixed by FIP rules and determines the lateral boundaries of valid play. The 10-meter width accommodates four players (two per side) and requires precise lateral movement and angled shots. Width is critical for serve zones, doubles positioning, and wall volley setup. Courts narrower or wider than 10 meters do not meet tournament standards. The width interacts with wall heights to create the distinctive enclosed feel of padel versus open-court tennis.
Origin: Standardized by FIP rulebooks in the 1990s, influenced by Spanish recreational court dimensions.
Referenced when discussing court layout, serve positioning, and sideline boundary rules.
No. FIP regulations require exactly 10 meters. Deviations disqualify the court for sanctioned play.
It optimizes doubles play with four active players and enables wall coverage while keeping court construction practical.