Sofía Araújo brings her world-class padel skills to Velaa this December.

Available for guests looking to refine their game through private lessons with one of the leading female padel players in the world, Sofía reached a career-high World No. 6 ranking in 2025. Beginning her sporting career as a professional tennis player before transitioning to padel, she is known for her powerful and explosive style of play, combining tactical intelligence, determination and consistency under pressure.

In 2025, Sofía claimed her first Premier Padel title in Bordeaux alongside Andrea Ustero. As Portugal’s leading female padel player, she continues to compete among the world’s best, offering Velaa guests an exclusive opportunity to train with her and learn first-hand from one of the sport’s leading international figures.