When you think Gabriela Sabatini, you picture Grand Slams, elegant backhands, and grace under fire. But now, the 55-year-old icon is stirring headlines for a completely new reason — and it might be her boldest move yet.
🎾 From Tennis Queen to Tournament Ambassador
This week, Sabatini was unveiled as the official ambassador for the inaugural 2025 Mallorca Women’s Championships, a WTA 125 event set to run October 4–12 in Santa Ponsa. As part of her role, she’ll not only hand out trophies and host clinics — but be intimately involved in the event’s spotlight moments.
Already, she’s committed to giving rising stars exposure, offering guidance, and elevating the tournament’s prestige with her presence. But that’s not where the surprise ends.
🔥 The Mouthwatering Padel Challenge
In a revelation that’s sending shockwaves through sports and social media alike, Sabatini revealed she’s planning to play a padel match against none other than Jürgen Klopp during the tournament’s side events. Yes — that Klopp: former Liverpool manager, current Red Bull Global Soccer director, and a rising enthusiast in padel circles.
Sabatini has long praised Klopp’s padel skills and expressed genuine excitement about the idea. She said, “He plays a lot on Mallorca already — why not make this fun, competitive, and unforgettable?” The audacity of pairing these two legends — from tennis and football — in a cross-sport showdown is already capturing imaginations.
