Sporting Journey.
Early years and entry into the sport of tennis
-
Started at 7 years old
-
Successes at junior level, including the title of Swiss Champion (U16 Singles&Doubles)
-
Collection of WTA points
-
Tennis coach
Retirement from professional tennis
-
Retired at the age of 21 due to health problems
Transition to Padel
-
Discovery and entry into the sport of padel (2020)
-
Nomination for the Swiss national team (Oct 2021)
-
Rapid development and success in padel - turning semi-pro in 2024
Successes in Padel
-
Ending the year 2024 as World No. 147 (career high)
-
FIP Promotion Dubai Winner 2024 (First pro tournament title of a Swiss in history of padel)
-
Nomination from the Swiss Olympic Federation for the European Games in Krakow 2023
-
Winner of the bronze medal at the 2021 FEPA European Padel Championships with the national team (Bilbao, ESP)
Current focus and ambitions
-
Establish in FIP tournaments to reach the Top 100
-
Represent Switzerland in further international competitions like European and World Championships
-
Developing padel in Switzerland and beeing a role model for juniors and women in the sport
Follow me on instagram.
Padelgangsta's influence and reach.
Karin Hechenberger known as PADELGANGSTA - a passionate padel player. My journey to becoming a padel pro and promoter of the sport has gained recognition across various platforms.
Media Presence
I’ve been featured in sports magazines, appeared on local and national TV programmes, and had the privilege of being highlighted in print publications. On the digital side, my social media channels, particularly Instagram, reflect my growing connection with an engaged and supportive community.
With steadily increasing followers, strong engagement and my digital presence continues to grow alongside my journey on the court.
Media & Events.
Media highlights
-
Featured in a major article in the Luzerner Zeitung; "Die Königin in der Glasbox" (October 2024)
-
Interview and photo shoot for “Schweizer Illustrierte Sport” (Sept 2023)
-
Appearance in the largest national sports programme “SRF Sportpanorama”. TV report about padel in Switzerland and my appearance at the CUPRA Cup (June 2023)
-
Radio Interview for Radio SRF1 and SRF4 during the participation at the European Games (June 2023)
Public perception
-
Growing interest in my career and the sport of padel in the Swiss media
-
Growing presence in national and international media channels
Event participations
-
Participation in various Padel events, including show matches and special events for renowned companies and brands
Let's Connect and Collaborate.
For media inquiries, event bookings, or collaboration opportunities, please don't hesitate to contact me directly at hey@padelgangsta.com. I'm eager to discuss potential partnerships and opportunities to work together in the media and events space!
main
Partners.
