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In this way, the players participating in this first edition will have a first class medical service to face this innovative tournament in top form.
Madrid, 24 January 2024 – Hexagon Cup, the new padel tournament whose mission is to transform the sport of 20 x 10, announces Quirónsalud as the Official Medical Services Provider of the tournament, which will celebrate its first edition at the Madrid Arena from January 31 to February 4. In this way, Hexagon Cup will have a top-level provider in the world of sports in general and racquet sports in particular, where Quirónsalud is currently the medical services provider for different competitions and federations.
Throughout the competition, a team from Quirónsalud, headed by Dr. Ángel Ruiz Cotorro, director of the Clínica Tenis Teknon, will be present at the Madrid Arena and will watch over the health of all the team members (players, coaches, etc.). Likewise, in case it is necessary, they can be attended through the wide assistance network that the Group has in Madrid.
"It is with great excitement and pride that we announce that Hexagon Cup will have a first class medical service offered by Quirónsalud and the medical team led by Dr. Ángel Ruiz Cotorro", says Sporting General Manager at Hexagon Cup.. "Our commitment to take padel to higher heights is reflected in this alliance, which will allow the players who will take part in this first edition to be in the best hands to offer the public a great show", adds Almazán.
With its presence in this tournament, Quirónsalud consolidates the commitment to tennis and paddle tennis that it has been developing in recent years. In 2023 it was the Official Medical Service of the Madrid Premier Padel P1, held last July, and is currently responsible for the Medical Services of the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) and the Official Medical Service of the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar. In addition, he has been the Official Medical Services Provider for the last three editions of the Davis Cup Finals, played in Spain, and also for the 2023 edition of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2023 by Gainbridge, the Women's Tennis World Cup that took place in Seville.
Similarly, it has been looking after the health of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament for more than twenty years and has also been present as Official Medical Service in the latest editions of other major tournaments held in our country such as the Open Banc Sabadell - Conde de Godó Trophy, the ATP 250 Gijón Open, the ATP Tour Challenger of Girona, Els Gorchs, El Espinar, Sevilla and the Málaga Open; the Campeonato de España de Tenis Absoluto por Equipos-Copa Orange, the ITF Ibercaja Ciudad de Zaragoza, the Open Comunidad de Madrid, among others.
An all-star tournament to take padel to another level
It was born under the motto "For the Fans. For the Players. For the Game", the Hexagon Cup is an innovative padel tournament in which the world's best male, female and Next Gen players compete together in teams for an impressive €1 million prize pool, creating an exciting team competition and a unique experience for fans.
Teams include the Rafa Nadal Academy Team powered by Richard Mille, Robert Lewandowski's RL9 Team, Andy Murray's Ad/vantage Team, Eva Longoria's ElevenEleven Team USA and Carlos Lopez-Lay and Maria Esteve's Team Bella Puerto Rico.
On the players' side, tournament fans will be able to enjoy a constellation of stars including the world number one pairing, Arturo Coello (Team Bella Puerto Rico) and Agustin Tapia (RL9 Team), who this time will face each other on opposing teams, as will "Los Súperpibes" Stupaczuk (Rafa Nadal Academy, powered by Richard Mille) and Di Nenno (Team AD/vantage). In the women's draw, Paula Josemaría (ElevenEleven Team USA) and Ariana Sánchez (RL9 Team) will face each other. In addition, Paquito Navarro, Juan Martin Diaz, Alejandra Salazar, Delfina Brea, Bea Gonzalez and Luciano Capra, along with the most interesting promises of the next generation, will be the main protagonists of the tournament.
During the tournament itself, the six teams will be divided into two qualifying groups and compete in a series of exciting face to face matches. Only the top two pairs from each group will advance to the finals weekend, where the inaugural Hexagon Cup champion will be crowned, with a prize purse of €1 million up for grabs.
The first edition of the Hexagon Cup will take place at the historic Madrid Arena from 31st of January to 4th of February. The event will include an attractive Fan Village with autograph signing sessions, player training areas, live concerts, entertainment, shops, exhibitions, food trucks and fine dining options. First-class VIP hospitality experiences will also be on offer, all designed to provide sports and entertainment fans with a truly unforgettable experience.
Tickets for this historic first edition of the star-studded event can be purchased now from €20 via www.hexagoncup.com.
About Hexagon Cup
Under the motto "For the Fans. For the Players. For the Game," this revolutionary competition is born with the ambition to offer a new and disruptive approach, as well as the firm purpose of transforming the sport of the racket. To this end, it has designed a completely novel format in which 6 teams, each composed of three pairs (a male pair, a female pair, and a pair formed by future stars) will compete for victory. The inaugural edition of the Hexagon Cup will take place at Madrid Arena from January 31 to February 4, 2023. For more information, follow @HexagonCup on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
About Quirónsalud
Quirónsalud is the leading health group in Spain and, along with its parent company Fresenius-Helios, is also a leader in Europe. In addition to its operations in Spain, Quirónsalud has a presence in Latin America. Together, they boast over 50,000 professionals across more than 180 health centers, including 59 hospitals with over 8,000 hospital beds. The group is equipped with the most advanced technology and a large team of highly specialized professionals with international prestige. Its centers include the Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Centro Médico Teknon, Ruber Internacional, Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid, Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona, Hospital Universitario Dexeus, Policlínica Gipuzkoa, Hospital Universitari General de Catalunya, Hospital Quirónsalud Sagrado Corazón, and others.
The Group is actively involved in promoting teaching (ten of its hospitals are university-affiliated) and medical-scientific research (it includes the Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la FJD, accredited by the Ministry of Science and Innovation).Furthermore, its healthcare service is organized into units and cross-disciplinary networks, optimizing the accumulated experience across different centers and the clinical translation of its research. Currently, Quirónsalud is developing numerous research projects throughout Spain, with many of its centers pioneering work in areas such as oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology, and neurology, among others.
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