Cornelia Lister, international padel player and Captain of the Swedish National Junior Padel Team, will visit ananea Madivaru Maldives in North Ari Atoll from 7 to 14 November 2026, the resort says.
Two afternoons of padel
Lister will host two afternoons of padel sessions, inviting guests to refine their game and enjoy friendly competition in a small group. They are complimentary and for in-house guests only.
Her record
Lister’s tennis career includes appearances at Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. She is a WTA doubles titleholder and reached a career-high world doubles ranking of No. 72.
What the resort says
“Having worked with Cornelia before, I know firsthand the incredible energy and passion she brings, not only to the sport but also to the people around her. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and for me, it was an obvious choice to welcome her to ananea Madivaru Maldives. She brings exactly the kind of personality and spirit we love, adding a little extra sporty glamour, fun and unforgettable moments to our guests’ island experience,” said Pierre Edlund, General Manager of ananea Madivaru Maldives.
About the resort
ananea Madivaru opened in July 2025. It is a twin-island resort with 111 villas, and its facilities include padel and pickleball courts.
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