Former WTA doubles player Cornelia Lister, captain of Sweden's national junior padel team, is at ananea Madivaru in North Ari Atoll from 7 to 14 November 2026, leading two afternoons of padel that are free for in-house guests.
ananea Madivaru Maldives in North Ari Atoll has a guest coach on its padel court this week. Cornelia Lister, who captains the Swedish National Junior Padel Team, is staying on the island from 7 to 14 November 2026.
Who is coming
Lister moved to padel after a professional tennis career that took her to the main draws of Wimbledon, the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. She won a WTA doubles title and reached a career-high doubles ranking of No. 72.
What guests can join
She will lead two afternoon padel sessions in small groups, with tips on technique and some friendly match play. The sessions are free of charge, but only for guests staying at the resort. Beyond padel, the island has a pickleball court, an overwater gym and Kandu Spa.
About the resort
ananea Madivaru opened in July 2025 on a pair of islands with 111 villas, nine places to eat and drink, a private lagoon and a kids' club. It is about 20 minutes from Malé by seaplane.
For guests
This visit ends on 14 November, so it suits travellers who are already booked or can travel at short notice. If padel matters on your trip, the courts are there all year: ask us about dates and villas.
Source: Hotelier Maldives.